Local scientists say more of these species have invaded the bay ... a high standard is making those in the shipping industry nervous. This summer, the shippers seized on a review of 46 ballast ...

Ballast tanks are filled and emptied of ... for a quicker voyage from Asia to Houston, where Galveston Bay is at an especially high risk, said Jamie Steichen, a postdoctoral research associate ...

For the first time, the federal government will protect the Chesapeake Bay and other watersheds ... directs all foreign ships to exchange ballast in the high seas, at least 200 miles from shore.

In 2010, the port of Green Bay reported an economic impact of $83 million. The port supported 823 local jobs in 2010. To their credit, Great Lakes shippers have supported Atlantic Ocean ballast ...

Local scientists say more of these species have invaded the bay ... a high standard is making those in the shipping industry nervous. This summer, the shippers seized on a review of 46 ballast ...

Local scientists say more of these species have invaded the bay ... a high standard is making those in the shipping industry nervous. This summer, shippers seized on a review of 46 ballast-water ...