Over 1,500 ships have sat idle in the Gulf since February. Algae and creatures coat their hulls. When they sail again to ports worldwide, they could spread harmful ocean species.
Why it mattersInvasive ocean species damage fishing industries and natural ecosystems. The cost to port cities and economies could reach millions.
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