Scientists warn of possible invasive species superspreader event due to stalling near Strait of Hormuz
abcnews.com
A possible ecological catastrophe could be fueled by stalled ships as conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues to block traffic on the passageway, scientists say.
  • higgsboson@piefed.socialEnglish
    5·
    2 months ago

    closures at the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a super-spreader event of invasive species as marine organisms attach to the idle vessels and get transported to other ecosystems around the world

    • KingGimpicus@sh.itjust.worksBannedEnglish
      23·
      2 months ago

      This is an intrinsic problem with international shipping, not anything particular about the straight. What a dumb article.

      • HubertManne@piefed.socialEnglish
        6·
        2 months ago

        Seems to me its saying that it increases the chance because the ships have more time to have something attach.