It did not enter major waterways or sources of drinking water.

This suggests that major waterways in the Great Plains serve as important dispersal corridors for Cx.

Paducah, Kentucky-based Marquette provides towboat services in the Mississippi River and other major waterways in the United States.

It was, thought Justin, as if someone had etched the continents and major waterways in bright fluorescent paint.

A multi-million dollar programme for environmental work across some of Wairarapa's major waterways has been given the green light.

Fonterra is spending $20 million to clean up five major waterways in dairying regions throughout New Zealand.

The Firth of Forth will be one of the few major waterways in the world spanned by bridges built in three consecutive centuries.

Dr Gemmell said: "These findings indicate (environmental) DNA surveys of major waterways may be useful for rapidly surveying biological diversity at a regional level."

Barclays Capital estimates these will amount to $27 billion, based on a possible $4,300 per barrel fine for polluting major waterways.

The company has already clocked up potential fines of up to $9 billion, based on a possible $4,300 per barrel fine for polluting major waterways.