Species Regional Summary
Megabalanus coccopoma
Pamlico Sound ( S020 )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Records: Rodanthe/NC/Atlantic Ocean (2011-2012, Crickenberger and Moran 2013, populations, increasing from low to moderate, 2011 to 2012); Frisco/NC/Atlantic Ocean (2011-2012, Crickenberger and Moran 2013, moderate populations, increasing from 2011 to 2012); Avon/NC/Atlantic Ocean (2011-2012, Crickenberger and Moran 2013, moderate populations, increasing from 2011 to 2012)

Geographic Extent

Rodanthe/NC/Atlantic Ocean (2011-2012, Crickenberger and Moran 2013, populations, increasing from low to moderate, 2011 to 2012); Frisco/NC/Atlantic Ocean (2011-2012, Crickenberger and Moran 2013, moderate populations, increasing from 2011 to 2012); Avon/NC/Atlantic Ocean (2011-2012, Crickenberger and Moran 2013, moderate populations, increasing from 2011 to 2012);

Vectors

Level Vector
Alternate Natural Dispersal
Alternate Ballast Water
Alternate Hull Fouling

Regional Impacts

References

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