Where and when was it found in South Australia?
Caulerpa taxifolia was found in West Lakes and the area of the Port River near the Jervois Bridge in March 2002. The State Government immediately investigated the situation and conducted trials to find out what would kill the weed. Fishing bans and recreational restrictions were implemented in West Lakes and fishing bans were implemented near the Jervois Bridge. An eradication strategy involving fresh water in West Lakes was implemented from July to December 2003. Following eradiction of the weed in West Lakes, fishing bans and recreational restrictions were lifted. For the Port River, salt, black plastic and chlorine as well as suction methods have been used. Further infestations were found in the Port River in early 2004 and fishing bans were extended to the Garden Island areas of the Eastern Passage/Barker inlet. Following discoveries of the weed’s spread in May/June 2005 the State Government has implemented a control strategy and lifted the fishing bans that covered only some areas
