Ability to Respond Total:11 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Rapid spread in Mediterranean area. Maybe more invasive than taxifolia
5
Spread Amount
Unclear concerning the ability of this species to tolerate relatively low open coast and bay/lagoon temperatures.
1
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Potential to out compete native species
5
Agricultural
No apparent potential impact
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
If established, would likely impact recreational fishing
3
Health
No apparent potential impact
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
14
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Requires system wide diver surveys.
1
Control
Eradication maybe impossible if established given sexual reproduction. No known native biological control mechanisms in California.
1
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
On Federal Noxious Weed list.
4
Control
No mandates in place.
0
Outreach
While not specific to C. racemosa, a strong outreach effort is in place to targeted audiences regarding the risks associated with the release of Caulerpa species.
