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Ships stranded in Gulf could pose global invasive-species threat, study says
Ships stalled in the Gulf region due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade could pose an 'immense' threat, as biofouling on hundreds of ships over several months may lead to the spread of invasive species, according to a study.
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