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Stop Ballast Water Invasions

30 page booklet by the Nature Conservancy discusses why alien species are one of the leading threats to U.S. species and ecoystems, contains descriptions of the 12 worst plant and animal invasive species, and suggests what can be done to help contain the spread of exotic species.

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For a copy of brochure or a full-size poster contact:
West Coast Ballast Outreach Project
California Sea Grant Extension Program
300 Piedmont Avenue, Room 305A
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 871-7559
UC Davis Ballast Outreach Web Site