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DNA test to ID any sea squirt
07 Jun 2010

NIMPIS upgrade 2010 - additional species included
03 Jun 2010

Tests clear Twofold Bay of exotic sea squirt invasion
28 May 2010

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National System partners

The National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions is a collaborative effort comprising the Australian Government, the state and Northern Territory governments, marine industries, researchers and conservation groups.

Australian Government agencies

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts 
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Department of Defence
Department of Defence Science & Technology Organisation
CSIRO
Australian Maritime Safety Authority

State & territory agencies

Victoria:  Department of Sustainability & Environment
Tasmania: Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
South Australia: Primary Industries and Resources of South Australia
Western Australia: Department of Fisheries
Northern Territory: Department of Regional Development, Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources
Queensland: Biosecurity Queensland
New South Wales: Industry & Investment NSW

Marine industry/environment organisations

Australian Shipowners Association
Shipping Australia Limited
Ports Australia
OceanWatch Australia
Minerals Council of Australia
Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association
National Aquaculture Council
National Bulk Commodities Group

 

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Last updated: July 6, 2010

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