Native To: Caribbean Sea; Indian Ocean
Date of U.S. Introduction: 2000 (first infestation)
Images: Invasive.org and Google
Videos: Caulerpa Videos from Southern California
Caulerpa Action Team
Means of Introduction: Aquarium trade
Impact: Crowds out native species
Current U.S. Distribution: Southern California (map of infestations)
States Where Reported Invasive: WeedUS Database map
Federally Regulated: Federal Noxious Weed (USDA, APHIS -
Noxious Weeds Program)
State Regulated: AL, MA, NC, OR, SC, VT (PLANTS
Database profile)
Management Plans: Aquatic Species / Caulerpa
Selected Internet Resources:
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