Caulerpa brachypus Scorecard

Species:  Caulerpa brachypus

Common Name:  Caulerpa brachypus

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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:Medium

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateRapid spread in coastal Florida5
Spread AmountUnclear concerning the ability of this species to tolerate relatively low open coast and bay/lagoon temperatures.1
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalPotential to out compete native species3
AgriculturalNo apparent potential impact0
Infrastructure0
CulturalIf established, could impact shoreline fishing1
HealthNo apparent potential impact0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total10

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionRequires system wide diver surveys.1
ControlEradication maybe impossible if established given sexual reproduction. No known native biological control mechanisms in California.1
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryNo regulatory barriers in place0
ControlNo mandates in place0
OutreachWhile not specific to C. brachypus, a strong outreach effort is in place to targeted audiences regarding the risks associated with the release of Caulerpa species.5
Total7

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