3 results for Ulva (Enteromorpha) prolifera (green alga, grass kelp, sea lettuce)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Geographic Location Reference
7204 Ulva (Enteromorpha) prolifera Commerce Anecdotal N/A China has been experiencing an increase in Ulva prolifera-dominated green tides since 2007, with a notable event just prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. There were significant impacts on the tourism industry as well as on aquaculture. The cost for emergency mitigation action in China during the 2008 bloom was estimated to cost around 200 million Euro. Green tides are responsible for aquaculture losses of approximately 86 million Euro annually. 42157
7205 Ulva (Enteromorpha) prolifera Commerce Anecdotal N/A In Spanish waters, Ulva prolifera is one of the species responsible for fouling intertidal oyster culture systems, although this problem can be partly controlled by snail grazing. 17563
10289 Ulva (Enteromorpha) prolifera Commerce Anecdotal N/A Green tides are reported to damage artisanal fishing China 45236

Currently showing impact type "Commerce".

View all impact types for Ulva (Enteromorpha) prolifera