Caleb T. Hasler John A. Tix C. D. Suski Terrance D. Hubert Riley P. Buley 2017 <p><span>The introduction of aquatic invasive species to non-native habitats can cause negative ecological effects and also billions of dollars in economic damage to governments and private industries. Once aquatic invasive species are introduced, eradication may be difficult without adversely affecting native species and habitats, urging resource managers to find preventative methods to protect non-invaded areas. The use of ozone (O</span>_{<span class="style1">3</span>}<span>) as a non-physical barrier has shown promise as it is lethal to a wide range of aquatic taxa, requires a short contact time, and is relatively environmentally safe in aquatic systems when compared to other chemicals. However, before O</span>_{<span class="style1">3</span>}<span> can be considered as an approach to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, its effects on non-target organisms and already established aquatic invasive species must be fully evaluated. A review of the current literature was conducted to summarize data regarding the effects of O</span>_{<span class="style1">3</span>}<span> on aquatic taxa including fish, macroinvertebrates, zooplankton, phytoplankton, microbes, and pathogens. In addition, we assessed the practicality of ozone applications to control the movement of aquatic invasive species, and identified data gaps concerning the use of O</span>_{<span class="style1">3</span>}<span> as a non-physical barrier in field applications.</span></p> application/pdf 10.3391/mbi.2017.8.1.02 en Regional Euro-Asian Biological Invasions Centre (REABIC) Can ozone be used to control the spread of freshwater Aquatic Invasive Species? article