INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTROL OF MARINE EXOTIC SPECIES IN PORT AREAS

Everthon de Albuquerque Xavier; Andrea Karla Pereira da Silva; Mucio Luiz Banja Fernandes

Volume : VII, Issue : VII, July - 2017

INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTROL OF MARINE EXOTIC SPECIES IN PORT AREAS

Everthon De Albuquerque Xavier, Andrea Karla Pereira Da Silva, Mucio Luiz Banja Fernandes

Abstract :

Port activities are complex because of the large flow of ships and activities that take place. With this, several impacts to the environment are generated, among them an introduction of exotic marine species can be highlighted, which can cause extinction and substitution of the native species. In this context, port environmental management appears, in an integrated and participatory way, to solve this problem. This research seeks to reconcile all participants and regulatory and / or regulatory bodies, valuing their competencies and incorporating them to guarantee the efficiency of the processes. Thus, this research sought to highlight the importance of Integrated Environmental Management as a proactive mechanism for the introduction and management of exotic species in port areas. It was possible to note, according to a literature review, that it is an urgency in the implementation of this tool, adopting preventive strategies, due to the increasing problem of bioinvasion.