While this is the first discovery of Caulerpa in the San Diego Bay, it's far from the first time the algae has been seen in California. The state has monitored for the plant since the early 2000s ...

A new bill prohibiting the sale, transport and possession of any species under the Caulerpa genus in California has just been signed into law late last month. The genus includes both Caulerpa ...

Caulerpa is used primarily in saltwater aquariums. Fines can range from $500 to $10,000 for each violation. "Caulerpa can rapidly and aggressively expand from contact with vessels, ...

Caulerpa seaweed is illegal to possess, sell or transport under California law.. Experts said the primary concerns are to protect marine life in San Diego Bay. The body of water has nearly 2,600 ...

In mid-April, divers found small Caulerpa patches in the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge adjacent to the Cays. To date, nearly 11,200 square feet of the seaweed have been discovered.

The algae, Caulerpa prolifera, was discovered in the bay in September 2023 and additional patches have been found near Coronado Cays and is not harmful to humans. Skip Navigation.

Caulerpa is a bright green algae and consists of a number of blades linked by underground runners (stolons), which attach to the substrate with small root-like structures (rhizoids).

Divers survey the canals for more patches of the invasive caulerpa prolifera in the Coronado Cays on No.13, 2023 (Philip Salata/inewsource). Just below Nino the gondolier and the couple he’s ...

DO NOT use Caulerpa in your aquarium. DO NOT dump your aquariums into California waters or even pour the contents into streets or down storm drains that often discharge to the bay or ocean.

New biosecurity rules are in place at Hauturu o Toi Little Barrier Island, making it illegal to anchor anywhere around the ...

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In mid-April, divers found small Caulerpa patches in the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge outside of and adjacent to the Cays. To date, nearly 11,200 square feet of the seaweed have been ...