Ascophyllum nodosum Scorecard

Species:  Ascophyllum nodosum

Common Name:  common brown algae

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Results

Impact Total:10 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:7 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RatePotential for successful sexual reproduction3
Spread AmountProtected bay environmentals particularly suseptible.3
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalPotential to out compete native species3
AgriculturalNo apparent potential impact0
Infrastructure0
CulturalCould impact shoreline fishing1
HealthNo apparent potential impact0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total10

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionRequires system wide surveys particular in areas of recreational fishing.3
ControlPast eradication efforts in San Francisco Bay suggest relatively ease of control if detected quickly prior to extensive spread.3
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryNo regulatory barriers in place0
ControlNo mandates in place0
OutreachOutreach signs have been placed in marinas and other areas used by fishers1
Total7

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