Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: Mauritius/Indian Ocean (1972, Ruesink et al. 2005, cultured)
Geographic Extent
Mauritius/Indian Ocean (1972, Ruesink et al. 2005, cultured)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Probable | Oyster Intentional |
Regional Impacts
| Economic Impact | Fisheries | |
| Ostrea edulis is cultured in Mauritius waters, but is dependent on hatchery-reared spat (Ruesink et al. 2005). | ||