Monitoring and Control of Macrofouling Mollusks in Fresh Water Systems

Biology

Introduction

Morphology and Anatomy

Mode of Life

Reproduction and Life Cycle

Population Dynamics

Distribution, Dispersal Potential, and Dispersal Mechanisms

Introduction

Distribution

Dispersal Potential and Mechanisms

Using Physiological and Ecological Requirements and Environmental Tolerances for Assessing Risk of Invasion

Introduction

Background Information on Key Variables

Assessing Survival Potential of Aquatic Invasive Bivalves

Assessing Survival Potential of Aquatic Invasive Gastropods

Assessing Potential Infestation Levels

Recommendations for Further Research

Monitoring: Searching, Finding, and Interpreting

Introduction

Sampling for Larval and Adult Bivalves

Sampling for Gastropod Eggs and Adults

Early Detection of Dreissena spp. Veligers Using Molecular Methods

Monitoring for Macrofouling Control in Industry

Navigational Buoys (Navaids) as Monitoring Platforms

Impacts of Macrofoulers on Man-Made Structures

Introduction

Marine Structures

Water Intakes

Pumphouse Structures

Raw Water Systems

Piping and Components of Materials of Construction

Fire Protection Systems

Drainage and Sumps

Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems

Compressed Air

Facility-Specifi c Impacts

Ecological, Socio-Economic, and Benefi cial Impacts of Aquatic Invasive Mollusks

Introduction

Dreissenidae

Mytilidae

Corbiculidae

Ampullariidae

Bithyniidae

Hydrobiidae

Weapons of Mollusk Destruction

Introduction

Preventative versus Reactive Strategies

Mitigation of Mussels through the Use of Chemicals

Chemical Options Available

Chemical Cleaning

Nonchemical Control

Domination by Chlorination

Introduction

History of Chlorine

Sodium Hypochlorite

Chemistry of Chlorination

Factors Infl uencing the Effectiveness of Chlorine

Chlorination Treatment Strategies for Zebra Mussel Control

Mechanisms of Chlorine Toxicity

Nontarget Effects of Chlorine

Sublethal Effects of Chlorine

Dosage and Consumption Calculations

Main Components of the Chlorination Systems

Mitigation of Aquatic Invasive Gastropods

Introduction

Giant Ramshorn Snail, Marisa cornuarietis

Channeled Applesnail, Pomacea canaliculata

Titan Applesnail, Pomacea haustrum

Island Applesnail, Pomacea insularum

Spiketop Applesnail, Pomacea diffusa

Florida Applesnail, Pomacea paludosa

Quilted Melania, T. granifera

Red-rimmed Melania, Melanoides tuberculata

Faucet Snail, Bithynia tentaculata

New Zealand Mudsnail, Potamopyrgus antipodarum

Case Studies

Zebra and Quagga Mussels in the Inland Waters of European Russia and Adjacent Countries, M.I. Orlova

Zebra Mussels: Review of Ecology and Impacts Since Invasion in Ireland, F.E. Lucy

Summary of the Distribution and Impact of the Golden Mussel in Argentina and Neighboring Countries, G. Darrigran

Response of a Major Brazilian Utility to the Golden Mussel Invasion, M.E. Rolla and H.R. Mota

Glossary

References

Index

Biography

Renata Claudi, an environmental scientist with over 25 years of diverse business and technical experience, currently serves as a Chief Scientist for RNT Consulting Inc. Gerald L. Mackie is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.