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Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz region may be biosecurity risks when they leave. What can we do?
Idle vessels accumulate biofouling quickly, especially in tropical waters. But there are precautions other ports can take against alien pests, parasites or disease.
August 7, 2026
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz region may be biosecurity risks when they leave. What can we do?
Idle vessels accumulate biofouling quickly, especially in tropical waters. But there are precautions other ports can take against alien pests, parasit…
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