Recommended viewing on PBS (Caulerpa taxifolia):

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Next on NOVA: "Deep Sea Invasion"

http://www.pbs.org/nova/algae/

Broadcast: August 2, 2005 -- Repeat
(NOVA airs Tuesdays on PBS at 8 p.m. Check your local listings as
dates and times may vary.)

French marine biologist Alexandre Meinesz was diving in the
Mediterranean when he spotted a strange blanket of bright green
plants on the seabed. Meinesz was alarmed to find that the plants
were toxic algae that were decimating marine life in the
Mediterranean, but his findings were ignored for years by the
scientific establishment. Nicknamed "killer algae," these organisms
have since taken over thousands of acres of seabed, and no one knows
how to stop them. Recently they appeared for the first time off the
coast of California, and now U.S. officials are struggling to
contain their spread along the coast of California.

Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:

Articles

The Impact of Invasive Species
Explore varying degrees of menace posed by alien invaders, from
the gray squirrel to far more damaging organisms.

Battling Introduced Wildlife
Ecologist Daniel Simberloff outlines strategies for combating
weed-like species, both those that have gained a foothold and
those that might.


Time Line and Interactive

Chronology of an Invasion
Follow the alarming spread of Caulerpa taxifolia, the so-called
"killer algae," as it colonizes new waters around the world.

Matching Aliens with Impacts
Take a look at ten successful invaders and see if you can match
them to the damage they've caused in their new environment.

Resources

NOVA News Minute
This video clip describes how the "killer algae" that have
already infested the Mediterranean could become a serious threat
to America's warmest coastlines.

Plus a transcript of the program and a list of links and books.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/algae/

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