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Ballast Water Ecological Impact. Ballast Water Video. Watch the video on ballast water in order to explain: What is ballast water? Why do ships use ballast water? What can be harmful about ballast water? Name at least 2 organisms that have come from ballast water.
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Ballast Water Video • Watch the video on ballast water in order to explain: • What is ballast water? • Why do ships use ballast water? • What can be harmful about ballast water? • Name at least 2 organisms that have come from ballast water. • How have they caused problems in marine ecosystems? • How many species have been found in the Great Lakes that have likely come from ballast water?
Independent Research For the invasive species provided please explain: • What trophic levels have been effected by the introduction of this species? • How did this species get introduced to the area?