Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: Martha's Vineyard/MA/Lagoon Pond (6/2007, 41o27'28.4" 70o35'11.8", Carman et al. 2009)
Geographic Extent
Martha's Vineyard/MA/Lagoon Pond (6/2007, 41o27'28.4" 70o35'11.8", Carman et al. 2009); 9 of 24 Martha's Vineyard aquaculture sites/MA/survey of 19 embayments (2008, Carman 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 | |
| Ascidiella aspersa was found fouling aquaculture gear at eight sites, and cultured Bay Scallops (Argopecten irradians) at two sites, of 26 aquaculture sites surveyed on Marthas Vineyard (Carman et al. 2010). | ||