Attack of the killer algae Eric Noel Muñoz

View full lesson: As benign as it may look up close, the tiny seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia can wreak quite a bit of havoc on coastal ecosystems. This super algae is very adaptable; it also grows fast and spreads easily. Eric Noel Muñoz gives the details of this plant s incredible invasion, shedding light on the risks of introducing invasive species into new ecosystems. Lesson by Eric Noel Muñoz, animation by Eli Enigenburg.