Marine recreational vessels as a pathway for the introduction and spread of invasive non-native species (INNS) in the UK

Natural England would like to commission an interdisciplinary contractor team to determine the best methodology for estimating the current extent of fouling of marine recreational vessels in the UK, the patterns (routes and volume) of recreational boat movements in and out of UK waters, and within UK waters, and to better understand the factors that influence recreational boater decision and behaviours in relation to dealing with fouling.