Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record?: Vineyard Haven/MA/Vineyard Haven (2003, Carman et al. 2007)
Geographic Extent
Vineyard Haven/MA/Vineyard Haven (2003, Carman et al. 2007); Martha's Vineyard/MA/Lagoon Pond (6/2007, 41o27'28.4" 70o35'11.8", Carman et al. 2009); 15 of 24 aquaculture sites, Martha's Vineyard/MA/19 Martha's Vineyard, embayments (Carmen et al. 2010); Marthas Vineyard/MA/Stonewall Pond (2012-2013, Colarusso et al. 2016)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Probable | Hull Fouling |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
| Botrylloides violaceus was found fouling aquaculture gear at 18 sites, and cultured Bay Scallops (Argopecten irradians) at two sites, of 26 aquaculture sites surveyed on Marthas Vineyard (Carman et al. 2010). | ||