Question

nyu 13 DY 3. Why do you think commercial shippers might be concerned about restrictions on C. taxifolia?

Answer 1

Caulerpa tacifolia is a non-native and highly invasive marine seaweed, nicknamed the "killer algae," was discovered in two Southern California locations in summer 2000.

Caulerpa poses no threat to human health. But, this non-native seaweed threatens California's coastal marine life, including kelp forests, fish, eelgrass beds, marine mammals, and sea birds.

The plant contains a toxin that is not harmful to humans but most fish and invertebrates avoid it and it may be lethal to many species. Fish, invertebrates, marine mammals, and sea birds that are dependent on native marine vegetation are displaced or die-off from areas where they once thrived.

This is the reason, commercial might concern anout this. Thus Inspect boat, trailers, rudders, anchors, marine sports equipment, and fishing gear for attached plants and animals and remove them so you do not carry them to a new location. Place all organisms in a trash bin, not back into the water. Even small fragments can start new invasions.

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