Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: Tuzla/Turkey/Mediterranean Sea (Cevik et al. 2001, cited by Albayrak 2011); 1st non-established record: Israel/Mediterranean Sea (Chew 1990; Ruesink et al. 2005, current aquaculture)
Geographic Extent
Tuzla/Turkey/Mediterranean Sea (Cevik et al. 2001, cited by Albayrak 2011); Israel/Mediterranean Sea (Chew 1990; Ruesink et al. 2005, current aquaculture)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Alternate | Oyster Accidental |
| Alternate | Hull Fouling |
| Alternate | Ballast Water |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
| Magallana gigas (Pacific Oyster) is cultivated in Israel (Ruesink et al. 2005) | ||