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Attack of the killer algae - Eric Noel Muñoz

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As benign as it may look up close, the tiny seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia can wreak quite a bit of havoc on coastal ecosystems. This super algae is very adaptable; it also grows fast and spreads easily. Eric Noel Muñoz gives the details of this plant’s incredible invasion, shedding light on the risks of introducing invasive species into new ecosystems.

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The California coastal town that found Caulerpa in Agua Hedionda Lagoon and became the first place in the world to eradicate it is called:

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