Exotic Caulerpa have been found in New Zealand waters.
It is fast growing, sometimes forming large underwater fields. This non-native seaweed can smother
the seabed affecting your boating, fishing & diving.
It can spread by catching on anchors and other gear.
What boaties can do
If you're boating and fishing in the waters from North Cape to East Cape of the North Island:
• Check your anchor, chain, fishing gear and any dive gear for any seaweed.
• Remove it, bag it and bin it onshore.
Legal requirements
In some areas of Northland, the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel there maybe legal requirements
restricting anchoring and fishing.
Boaties if you are heading out to these areas check the rules before you go.
• Current Locations of where exotic caulerpa has been found.
Report sightings
If you think you see Caulerpa anywhere - at sea or on a beach - take a photo, record the location and
report it: report.mpi.govt.nz or call Pest and Disease Hotline 0800 80 99 66
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