Killer Algae

Caulerpa taxifolia ("Killer Algae") Found in Southern California

Your help is needed. Although this destructive marine seaweed has not been reported from the Los Angeles area, we must be on the lookout for its presence. If you find any of this seaweed anywhere (in the water, along the shoreline, or on your watercraft or fishing gear) please contact one or all of the following persons and include where you found it (including significant landmarks and water depth), as well as your name, telephone number and e-mail address. Thank you for your help!


Michael Lyons
Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board
(213) 576-6718 Bill Paznokas
California Department of Fish and Game
(858) 467-4218

Pete Michael
San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, Caulerpa Action Team
(858) 467-2952