Invasive Species of Concern in Maryland

Marine Macroalgae

Caulerpa taxifolia

Popular in saltwater aquariums and escaped into marine environments. Rapid growth crowds out invertebrates, fish, and native algae

Additional Resources

	Center for Invasive Species Research, Univerity of California, Riverside
	NOAA Fisheries, West Coast Region
	Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, University of Florida, IFAS
	Invasive.org

Mediterranean clone of caulerpa

Infestation
Photos: Rachel Woodfield, Merkel & Associates, Inc., Bugwood.org