Anatomy of an Invasion: Exotic caulerpa at Aotea Great Barrier Island

Barry Scott's report for Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust outlines the sequence of events following the discovery, detailing the biology of caulerpa, identification methods, and best practices for its eradication. It also reviews the actions taken by the Ministry of Primary Industries, Biosecurity NZ, regional councils, and local communities, including regulatory measures, surveillance efforts, and removal trials.