Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: South Africa/Knysna estuary (1950s, oyster farming started, & naturalized populations observed in 2003, Robinson et al. 2005)
Geographic Extent
South Africa/Breede estuary (2001, oyster farming & naturalized populations, Robinson et al. 2005; Haupt et al. 2010); South Africa/Goukou estuary (2001, oyster farming & naturalized populations, Robinson et al. 2005; Haupt et al. 2010); South Africa/Knysna estuary (1950s, oyster farming started & naturalized populations observed in 2003, Robinson et al. 2005; Haupt et al. 2010); South Africa/Swartkops estuary (2001, oyster farming & naturalized populations, Robinson et al. 2005; Haupt et al. 2010); South Africa/Kowie (2003, oyster farming & naturalized populations, Robinson et al. 2005; Haupt et al. 2010)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Probable | Oyster Intentional |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
| Magallana gigas (Pacific Oyster) is currently cultivated in several farms in Namibia and along the Atlantic coast of South Africa (Robinson et al. 2005; Ruesink et al. 2005; Haupt et al. 2010). | ||