Green invasive macroalga (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Green invasive macroalga

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Rachel Brewton holds a rake with green invasive macroalga, Caulerpa prolifera, which has replaced seagrasses in parts of the Indian River Lagoon. This macroalga forms blooms in eutrophic environments such as Tampa Bay, the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian River Lagoon.

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Brian Lapointe, FAU Harbor Branch

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