International Introductions of Mya arenaria
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Bartley, D.M. (comp./ed.), 2006
To Georgia (Black Sea)
FAO area Mediterranean and Black Sea
From North Atlantic
FAO area
Year 1966
Range
Period 1950-1974
Established in the Wild yes, self reproducing
Established in Aquaculture
Significant Ecological Interactions probably yes - beneficial
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by other introducer
Reason ballast water
Other Reason
Comments Probably introduced by ballast waters.
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