Vessel Fouling in Prince William Sound: Non- indigenous Species Analysis Russ Herwig, Jeff Cordell, Dave Lawrence, Greg Jensen School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington Washington Sea Grant Russ Herwig, Jeff Cordell, Dave Lawrence, Greg Jensen School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington Washington Sea Grant

Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council PWSRCAC

Research Objectives  Establish standardized protocols for sampling hull fouling that will identify non-indigenous species  Identify potential risk sources of invasive species to Prince William Sound  Identify and catalog any non-indigenous and indigenous species now found on boat hulls in Prince William Sound  Establish standardized protocols for sampling hull fouling that will identify non-indigenous species  Identify potential risk sources of invasive species to Prince William Sound  Identify and catalog any non-indigenous and indigenous species now found on boat hulls in Prince William Sound

Strategy  Sample ship hulls in Prince William Sound?  Decided to sample “Alaska ships” in state of Washington  Closer to science team  Reduce expense to project  Sample ship hulls in Prince William Sound?  Decided to sample “Alaska ships” in state of Washington  Closer to science team  Reduce expense to project

Alaska Vessel Classes in Washington  Tankers - crude oil  Oil refineries in Washington  Cherry Point, Anacortes, Tacoma  Cruise ships (4 cruise lines)  Port of Seattle  Barges  Port of Seattle  Alaska ferries (Alaska Marine Highway System)  Port of Bellingham  Fishing boats  Tankers - crude oil  Oil refineries in Washington  Cherry Point, Anacortes, Tacoma  Cruise ships (4 cruise lines)  Port of Seattle  Barges  Port of Seattle  Alaska ferries (Alaska Marine Highway System)  Port of Bellingham  Fishing boats