STOP exotic caulerpa seaweed
Exotic caulerpa is a fast-growing seaweed threatening our native marine ecosystem. Boaties, fishers, and divers can help by:
- Check for seaweed on your anchor, chain and gear
- Remove any seaweed found and bag it securely
- Dispose of it onshore in your rubbish or compost
- If unsafe, return it to the water where it was found.
What exotic caulerpa looks like
A close-up of caulerpa on a beach (Photo: Sid Wales, MPI).
Caulerpa on the seabed (Photo credit NIWA).
Visit www.biosecurity.govt.nz/caulerpa for the latest updates, including affected areas, controls, maps, and photos.
