Vector+List

= Introduction and Dispersal Vectors =

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 * Proposed Vector List
 * Discussion

PROPOSED VECTOR LIST:
Water fowl, birds Migratory Fish ||< I, D I, D  I, D || (release of bait fish, invertebrates, sediments, pathogens from live wells or bait buckets, seaweed packing material, fishing gear, waders, nets, boats) ||< I, D || (target or non-target organisms; pathogens, equipment, disposal procedures) ||< I, D || (target or non-target organisms; pathogens) ||< I, D ||
 * < ==Mechanism Category== ||< ==Examples== ||< ==Introduction and/or Dispersal== ||
 * < **Natural Dispersal (passive and active)** ||< Wind, Currents
 * < **Managed Aquatic Resources** ||< Water Diversions ||< D ||
 * <  ||< Fish Ladders ||< D ||
 * < **Transportation** ||< Commercial Vessels and Recreational Boats (fouling organisms, organisms caught on boat trailers, engines, gear) ||< I, D ||
 * <  ||< Hull Fouling Cleaning Activities (organisms removed from boat hulls and washed into water) ||< I ||
 * <  ||< Ballast Water and Sediments (planktonic organisms and larvae, adult organisms) ||< I ||
 * <  ||< Seaplanes ||< I, D ||
 * < **Equipment** ||< Dredging equipment ||< I, D ||
 * <  ||< Construction ||< I, D ||
 * <  ||< Aquatic Weed Harvesters, **SUCTION HARVESTERS (NM 2010)** ||< I, D ||
 * <  ||< Herbicide applicators ||< I, D ||
 * <  ||< Dive and snorkeling gear, **FELT SOLED WADERS (NB 2010)** ||< I, D ||
 * < **Organism Handlers** ||< Bait Trade/Anglers
 * <  ||< Aquaculture (target or non-target organisms, pathogens) ||< I ||
 * <  ||< Seafood Industry/ Retailers / Restaurants / (live seafood trade) ||< I ||
 * <  ||< Seafood Consumers (cultural incentives) ||< I, D ||
 * <  ||< Aquarium Industry/Hobbyists (intentional or accidental releases of target or non-target organisms; pathogens) ||< I ||
 * <  ||< Garden Industry/Gardeners (target or non-target organisms; pathogens) ||< I, D ||
 * <  ||< Research Facilities
 * <  ||< Stocking Programs
 * <  ||< Bio-control Programs ||< I, D ||

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