International Introductions of Magallana gigas
Introductions as compiled by FAO
Main Ref. Minchin, D., 1996
To Wales.
FAO area Atlantic, Northeast
From Canada
FAO area Atlantic, Northwest
Year 1965
Range
Period 1950-1974
Established in the Wild Unknown
Established in Aquaculture widely used
Significant Ecological Interactions Unknown
Significant Socio-economic Effects
Introduced by
Reason other reasons
Other Reason
Comments Introduced for commercial purposes. Reintroduced in 1972. Ref. Minchin, D., 1996
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