World-first Kiwi submersible to fight caulerpa seaweed pest in Bay of Islands
The team at Omākiwi Cove getting the $5m submersible dredge planer ready to go into the water. Photo…
Invasive caulerpa seaweed discovered in Whangārei Harbour for first time
The patch of caulerpa was found on June 4 during routine surveillance. Biosecurity experts have treated the area…
Caulerpa and gold clams: Bay of Plenty battles to keep invaders from its waters
It has since been found at multiple locations around the top of the North Island and is now…
Why exotic caulerpa is dying back — and why experts say it still matters
A University of Auckland study, commissioned by Biosecurity NZ in 2024/25, examined environmental conditions that allow exotic caulerpa…