Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Records: Vilamoura/Portugal/Atlantic Ocean (7/1/2011, Lourenco et al. 2012, 37 04'19.70'N; 8 07'19.71'W); Ilha do Farol/Portugal/Atlantic Ocean (7/3/2011, Lourenco et al. 2012, 36 58' 29.38 'N, 7 51'42.51'W, Introduction or natural dispersal aided by climate change?)
Geographic Extent
Vilamoura/Portugal/Atlantic Ocean (7/1/2011, Lourenco et al. 2012, 37 04'19.70' N; 8 07'19.71'W); Ilha do Farol/Portugal/Atlantic Ocean (7/3/2011, Lourenco et al. 2012, 36 58' 29.38 'N, 7 51'42.51'W)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Alternate | Hull Fouling |
| Alternate | Ballast Water |
| Alternate | Natural Dispersal |