Ad Hoc Panel on Ballast Water Management - Studies the various aspects of ballast water management to prevent the spread of non-indigenous species and other undesirable matter transported in ships ballast tanks.

Ballast water targeted in war against invasive marine species - Canadian and International News

Exotics Across the Ocean - Ships have been recognized since about 50 years as a major vector for the introduction of non-indigenous and harmful organisms.

National Ballast Water Information Clearinghouse - The Clearinghouse functions as a central source of information on ballast water and ballast-mediated invasions.