Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: off the coast of Izmir Peninsula/Turkey/Mediterranean Sea (12/13/2022, Çinar and Özgül 2023, 38°29′39′′N-26°23′24′′E, clogging Bluefin Tuna nets at 60-65 m depth)
Geographic Extent
off the coast of Izmir Peninsula/Turkey/Mediterranean Sea (12/13/2022, Çinar and Özgül 2023, 38°29′39′′N-26°23′24′′E, clogging Bluefin Tuna nets at 60-65 m depth)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Probable | Hull Fouling |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
Interferes with tuna aquaculture, requires extra work in cleaning (Cinar and Ozgul 2922) | ||