Caulerpa racemosa scorecard

1803
Species:  Caulerpa racemosa
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Impact
SpreadNotesScore
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
DamageNotesScore
Ecological Potential to out compete native species. 5
Agricultural No apparent potential impact 0
Infrastructure No apparent potential impact 0
Cultural If established, could impact shoreline fishing. 1
Health No apparent potential impact 0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological 0
Agricultural 0
Infrastructure 0
Cultural 0
Benefit Health 0
Ability to Respond
Ease of ResponseNotesScore
Detection 1
Control 1
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
Entry requires system wide diver surveys 4
Control eradication maybe impossible if established given sexual reproduction. No known native biological control mechanisms in California 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. 5
Scorecard Totals
Impact Total:
12
[Impact] = ([Spread] + [Damage] - [Benefit])
Ability to Respond Total:
11
[Ability to Respond] = ([Ease of Response] + [Tools in Place])
Confidence
Confidence:  medium
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