Caulerpa in biology

Getting rid of exotic caulerpa seaweed has proved challenging globally. But here in New Zealand, with the help of a government funding boost, innovators are developing new world-leading ways to kill this invasive pest. One method currently on trial is a new underwater enclosure that seals to the seafloor to target and contain chlorine to large areas of caulerpa, quickly killing the algae and allowing the treated area to quickly recover. This method has been developed by inventor Brook McRae from

Check out this video 👇 to learn how to identify 🔎 and report exotic caulerpa seaweed and help stop the spread. Exotic caulerpa spreads rapidly, forming dense mats and potentially smothering our native species. It’s found in a number of locations in the upper North Island. It can be easily moved as tiny pieces, so if you see it, don’t touch it, leave it where it is – and report it. Take a photo 📷, record your location and call 0800 80 99 66 or visit report.mpi.govt.nz. #KoTātou #ThisIsUsNZ | M

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