Invasive aquatic species have a tremendous negative effect on the world's marine ecosystems. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the economic impact totals several hundred million dollars per year. For shipowners, the cost of invasive and non-invasive interlopers is even higher. To address the problem, the GloFouling Partnerships project is aiming to build capacity in developing countries to implement biofouling guidelines. Initiated in December 2018, the project is a collaboration between the IMO, the Global Environment Facility, and the United Nations Development Program.
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