The invasive seaweed caulerpa has been found in a new location in the Bay of Islands, sparking fears it could spread quickly ...

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

Biosecurity New Zealand’s Director, Pest Management, John Walsh, says the Controlled Area Notice (CAN) is in response to the discovery of exotic caulerpa seaweed in small patches on the island ...

Scientists monitoring the spread of Caulerpa on Great Barrier Island say they're starting to see the invasive weed move away from the sandy sea floor.

For example, right now, New Zealand’s taxpayers are funding a $24 million response to exotic caulerpa – a seaweedfound in our northern waters in mid-2021. Advertisement Advertise with NZME.

New biosecurity rules are in place at Hauturu o Toi Little Barrier Island, making it illegal to anchor anywhere around the island. Biosecurity New Zealand’s Director, Pest Management, John Walsh, says ...

Biosecurity New Zealands Director, Pest Management, John Walsh, says the Controlled Area Notice (CAN) is in response to the discovery of exotic caulerpa seaweed in small patches on the islands north ...

Record Last Modified 30 Aug 2016 Specimen Count 1 Collection Date 25 Mar 1978 Other Numbers IDNUMBER (2) : 17404:1530 USNM Number 214328 Place Northeast side, Monroe County, Florida, United States, ...

Invasive species are non-native species that arrive in a new area, spread rapidly without their native predators and pests, and cause environmental or economic harm, or harm to human health.

Introduced pests and diseases can harm the health of Aotearoa New Zealand's marine ecosystems, our seafood industry, and the social and cultural benefits that we derive from the sea.