We analyzed 69 publications on the impacts of introduced seaweeds. The predominant impacts were changed competitive relationships in the recipient habitat, indicated by high abundances of invaders, resultant space monopolization, and reduced abundances/biomass of native macrophytes...
Keywords: control, ecological impacts, economic impacts, eradication, introduced macroalgae
12/2007 | Botanica Marina, Walter de GruyterSeaweeds have invaded ecosystems along the coasts of many countries where they can displace native algae and seagrasses, reduce biodiversity and impair habitat of fish and invertebrates...
Keywords: biocontrol, Caulerpa, Codium, eradication, herbicide, management, Undaria
12/2007 | Botanica Marina, Walter de Gruyter