Main Ref. |
Doğan, A., K. Bakir, F. Kirkim and T. Katağan, 2016 |
To |
Izmir Bay |
FAO area |
Mediterranean and Black Sea |
From |
unknown |
FAO area |
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Year |
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Range |
2015 - 2016 |
Period |
1975-present |
Established in the Wild |
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Established in Aquaculture |
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Significant Ecological Interactions |
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Significant Socio-economic Effects |
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Introduced by |
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Reason |
accidental with ships |
Other Reason |
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Comments |
There were 5 specimens found in autumn of 2015 and 4 found in spring of 2016, with more from beam trawl samplings in the inner bay. Its introduction could be attributed to the intense shipping activities from Alsancak Harbour in the bay. |