Invasive algae weed in Cays

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Invasive algae weed in Cays

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https://inewsource.org/2023/11/17/invas ... ecosystem/

https://cisr.ucr.edu/invasive-species/c ... iller-alga

So far, it has only been seen in a small area and if that is the case, they should be able to eradicate it. It displaces eel grass and could put a serious dent in bay fishing. If you see anything like the image below, then take a picture of it, save the GPS coordinates on your phone and report it to Port of San Diego or https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/In ... s/Caulerpa .

https://cisr.ucr.edu/sites/default/file ... rpa_01.jpg
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Re: Invasive algae weed in Cays

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It took years and about six million dollars to remove it from Agua Hedionda Lagoon....

https://scwrp.org/projects/caulerpa-tax ... n-program/

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sd ... story.html
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Re: Invasive algae weed in Cays

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Thanks for the info!
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