Halophila stipulacea
Halophila stipulacea
(tropical seagrass)
Plants
Exotic
Collection Info
Point Map
Species Profile
Animated Map
Impacts

12 results for Halophila stipulacea (tropical seagrass)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
9067 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Observational Field Halophila stipulacea stored Nitrogen and organic Carbon at higher amounts in introduced... 45844
9069 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Anecdotal Field Halophila stipulacea contribute to coastal protection as they reduce soil erosion with... 45859
10020 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Observational Field In the Mediterranean Sea along the coast of Cypress, percent cover of invasive Halophila... 45534
10055 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Experimental Field Epibiotic amphipod and crustacean abundances were significantly higher on Halophila... 45838
10056 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Experimental Field Halophila stipulacea transplant beds supported significantly larger fish than did native... 45838
10059 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Observational Field Blue Carbon sedimentation increased with the arrival of Halophila stipulacea by over 50%... 45845
10060 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Observational Field Algal assemblages differed among beds of Halophila stipulacea and native beds of... 45847
10065 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Observational Field Microbial epibiont assemblages differed between Halophila stipulacea and Posidonia... 45871
10066 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Observational Field Sediment layers were stabilized and less fluctuating in bed of Halophila stipulacea than... 46020
10076 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Experimental Field Halophila stipulacea was shown to rapidly spread into disturbed native seagrass beds in... 46132
10079 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Observational Field Southern stingrays, Hypanus americanus, preferred foraging in native seagrass beds of... 46136
10080 Halophila stipulacea Habitat Alteration Observational Field Invertebrate density and richness was significantly higher in Halophila stipulacea beds... 46137

View all impact types for Halophila stipulacea
Data Disclaimer: These data are preliminary or provisional and are subject to revision. They are being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The data have not received final approval by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and are provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the data.

Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/18/2025].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.