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

Scientists studying the invasive Caulerpa seaweed on Aotea Great Barrier Island are seeing changes in both the seaweed and ...

This leaves the Bay of Islands with a mechanical suction dredge but no funding to operate it after the trial period.

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 ...

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 has been found in nine different locations in the upper North Island since being discovered on Aotea Great Barrier Island in July 2021. Photo / NIWA The invasive seaweed caulerpa has been ...

Big strides are being taken in the development of new technology to control the invasive exotic caulerpa seaweed, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. “A $10 million funding injection last ...

The invasive seaweed Caulerpa has been found in a new location in the bay of islands, sparking fears it will spread quickly through boating hubs around Paihia and Russell. The exotic weed was first ...