Ships Trapped near Strait of Hormuz Could Become Nurseries for Invasive Species The ongoing standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has captured headlines for months, but a new threat has emerged from the shadows.
As ships continue to idle in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, researchers warn that the consequences could be far reaching – not just economically, but ecologically as well.
Biofouling, the accumulation of marine organisms on ship hulls, is a well documented phenomenon.