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

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

Bred for its beauty, fast growth, and tolerance for cold, the "aquarium strain" of Caulerpa taxifolia, a bright green seaweed with fernlike fronds that is used to decorate saltwater aquariums ...

Caulerpa taxifolia, the "killer alga," is just one dramatic example of an accelerating phenomenon—the homogenization of the biosphere by species introduced to every continent and island.

According to the Port, the seaweed, known as Caulerpa prolifera, was first discovered last September and has since then been found within and around the Coronado Cays. Since then, nearly 11,200 ...

The algae, called Caulerpa prolifera, was first discovered in the bay in September 2023, with additional patches popping up within and adjacent to the Coronado Cays, a press release from the port ...

The invasive seaweed caulerpa has been found in a new location in the Bay of Islands, sparking fears it could spread quickly through boating hubs around Paihia and Russell. The exotic weed was ...