The Port of San Diego declared a local disaster due to an invasive species of algae in South San Diego Bay. The algae, Caulerpa Prolifera, first appeared in the bay on September 20, 2023. Additional patches have since appeared in and around the Coronado Cays.
Due to the spread of an aggressive algae species in South San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego has declared a native emergency. According to a press release from the port, the algae, known as Caulerpa prolifera, was first discovered in the bay in September 2023, with extra patches emerging within and close to the Coronado Cays… Due to the spread of aggressive algae in South San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego has declared a local emergency. According to a press release from the port, the algae, known as Caulerpa prolifera, was first discovered in the bay in September 2023, with more patches appearing within and close to the Coronado Cays.
The Port of San Diego declared a local disaster due to an invasive species of algae in South San Diego Bay. The algae, Caulerpa Prolifera, first appeared in the bay on September 20, 2023. Additional patches have since appeared in and around the Coronado Cays.