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[edit] AlgaeProfile Benefits: Safe harbor for many species, as breeding ground Drawbacks: Spreads rampantly throughout the world Invasiveness: High Hardiness: bulletproof Growth Rate: fast Availability: common

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Introduction

Up to several meters in length, generally brown to dark green. Attaches to substrates and can be free floating mats

Common Names

Drift algae,Gulfweed,Sea Holly

Scientific Names

Sargassum

Is it a Pest?

Very invasive, believed to have been spread by the transportation of Japanese oysters. Grows rapidly and quickly shades native algaes

Known Predators

Human consumption, herbivores

Cultivation

Contains both male and female reproduction components, broken sections carry eggs that grow and drop off.

FAQ

Very tough, fast reproductive rates have made Sargassum a serious invasive problem algae, has the ability to adapt to local conditions