NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
Simons, S., and M. De Poorter. 2009. Best Practices in Pre-Import Risk Screening for Species of Live Animals in International Trade. Global Invasive Species Program. http://www.gisp.org/publications/policy/workshop-riskscreening-pettrade.pdf.
Reference Number: 18762 Type: Report Author: Simons, S., and M. De Poorter. Date (year): 2009 Report TitleBest Practices in Pre-Import Risk Screening for Species of Live Animals in International Trade. Publisher:Global Invasive Species Program. Publisher Location: Pages: URL: http://www.gisp.org/publications/policy/workshop-riskscreening-pettrade.pdf Keywords: risk assessment, risk screening, importation
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].
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