Help stop the spread of Caulerpa taxifolia in Wallagoot Lake

In 2007 a patch of Caulerpa taxifolia (invasive marine seaweed) was

discovered in Wallagoot Lake (near Scotts Bay).

C. taxifolia is a bright-green, invasive seaweed that has been found in thirteen estuaries in NSW including seven South Coast estuaries. 

Once Caulerpa is in an estuary it is virtually impossible to eradicate.

C. taxifolia has rapid growth and may out-compete and smother native flora such as seagrass which is ecological important as recruitment, nursery and

refuge sites for many species of native fish and invertebrates.

The weed can be easily spread by fragmentation because tiny pieces can start a new plant.

Check out the case study information on the Bournda EEC "Our Place, Southern Rivers" website