# Keeping exotic caulerpa out of the Bay of Plenty

_Exotic caulerpa has been found at multiple locations around the top of the North Island and Coromandel. The Bay of Plenty remains free of exotic caulerpa - and we want to keep it that way._

It has been four years since exotic caulerpa was first discovered at Aotea Great Barrier Island. Since then, this fast-spreading invasive seaweed has been found at multiple locations around the top of the North Island and is now present in the Coromandel. The Bay of Plenty remains free of exotic caulerpa - and we want to keep it that way.

*Video credit:* *Crispin Middleton ESNZ*

[Video](https://youtu.be/PAO4xqpmdE4)