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The impact of invasions from ballast water: A life cycle impact assessment method

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: • The first LCIA model quantifying ballast water's role in marine alien species spread. • Exports drive marine invasions: 4.7 · 10 − 12 aliens per kg exported. • Impacts can be linked to current life cycle inventories. • Ballast water introductions can surpass climate-driven biodiversity loss.

Source: Journal of Environmental Management

DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.129449

Authors: Philip Gjedde, Diogo Kramel, Johan Berg Pettersen, Anders Hammer Strømman, Francesca Verones

Institution: Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Marine Ecology and Invasive Species

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,750