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Orange County Coastkeeper is participating in surveying and eradicating the invasive algae called Caulerpa prolifera in Newport Bay. The algae, which is native to Florida and other subtropical and tropical locales, is scientifically known as Caulerpa prolifera. It can grow quickly and spread easily, choking out native seaweeds and potentially harming marine life through lost habitat. The removal effort is being led by Merkel & Associates and Marine Taxonomic Services, and began in early July in Newport Bay’s China Cove, next to the Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory. Removal involves a diver-assisted suction and divers in the water surveying the area and removing loose pieces and fragments. Coastkeeper is conducting dive surveys and monitoring in the surrounding coves just north of where the invasive species was first detected. ....
By City News Service Photo: Getty Images NEWPORT BEACH (CNS) - An aggressive algae spreading in Newport Bay could harm marine life, and Orange County Coastkeeper announced today that it is joining the effort to eradicate the invasive species. The algae, known as Caulerpa Prolifera, is not native to the area and has been identified as detrimental to local habitats, according to Orange County Coastkeeper, a nonprofit clean water organization that acts as a steward for freshwater and saltwater ecosystems and is part of the International Waterkeeper Alliance. Coastkeeper is participating in surveying and eradicating the algae, which is native to Florida and other subtropical and tropical locales and can grow quickly, choking out native species such as eel grass – and potentially harm marine life through lost habitat. ....
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Invasive algae found in California threatens food sources for ocean animals thehill.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehill.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
California nixing algae that crowds out food for sea animals AMY TAXIN, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail 15 1of15Marine scientist Robert Mooney shows off Caulerpa, an evasive alga, that is being removed from China Coast in Corona del Mar, Calif. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (Mindy Schauer/The Orange County Register via AP)Mindy Schauer/APShow MoreShow Less 2of15Marine scientist Robert Mooney, third from left in background, is joined by team divers while preparing to remove an invasive algae from the harbor in Newport Beach, Calif., Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The discovery of the species late last year and confirmation this spring spurred into action federal, state and local officials who are eager to prevent it from spreading, noting the algae has invaded other habitats like the Suez Canal.Amy Taxin/APShow MoreShow Less ....