The build-up of so-called biofoul that kept the Viking Orion unable to enter Australian waters could destroy the environment without intervention, an expert says.
The build-up of biological material known as biofoul that kept thousands of cruise ship travellers unable to enter Australia for several days could destroy the environment without intervention, an expert says.
The director of the Flinders University Biofilm Training Centre said as on land, the introduction of invasive species to Australia’s marine environments was of huge concern.“If they make it to our reefs, they might decimate the environment and cause some serious issues,” Associate Professor Leterme said.
“With COVID, maybe the companies have not kept up with the requirements as much as they should,” she said.
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