caulerpa-species

Seaweeds and algae are preserved by pressing them between absorbent sheets of paper. Here, New Zealand native and exotic Caulerpa samples are pressed for display and identification. New Zealand has a number of native Caulerpa species that occur in similar habitats to exotic Caulerpa, these native species could be impacted if exotic Caulerpa continues to spread. Photo: Lana Young, NIWA.