Highly invasive, spreading rapidly and leading to reduced numbers and diversity of other algae, invertebrates, and fish (Bourdouresque et al., 1995; Balata et al., 2004).

Vectors for introduction: ornamental aquaria (public and private), fisheries and aquaculture, natural dispersal from introduced populations, vessels (NIMPIS 2011, Caulerpa taxifolia general information, National Introduced Marine Pest Information System, viewed 29 January 2011 <http://www.marinepests.gov.au/nimpis>).

See also: Southern California Caulerpa Action Team