Those marine organisms clinging to the ships get transported to other ecosystems around the world after they finally get through the dangerous strait.
Right now, most ships aren't getting through allowing for a biological invasion to build up on their hulls. An American naval blockade is currently causing more than 1,500 ships to remain idle in the Persian Gulf and hundreds more anchored in the Gulf of Oman.
Experts say the prolonged stationary periods lead to substantial biofouling on ships. What happens is the buildup can include microorganisms, algae (Trump knows all about algae), plants and invertebrates.
Here's the kicker, once those invasive species take hold of a foreign ecosystem, it's nearly impossible to get rid of them, according to marine biologist Mario Tamburri in a recent ABC interview.
This disastrous side effect of Trump's war against Iran is far reaching and will cause millions of dollars' worth of damage and impact to commercial operations like aquaculture and fisheries and change the environment, Tamburri told reporters.
A worst-case scenario is currently unfolding because the already warm waters in the region are heating up even more during the summer months. Which is good news for marine organisms, and invertebrates like barnacles and algae that are creating an immense international biosecurity threat, according to Tamburri.
The end result is Trump's wartime actions are leading to another war against the world's environment. I expect no less from a convicted felon and sex abuser who has gotten his tiny penis in a jam and can't get out of it.
As it Stands, what really stands out is the astonishing damage Trump has done to the world both politically and environmentally in a relatively short time.
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