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Nicknamed “Killer Algae,” due to the large amount of toxic chemicals this plant releases, Caulerpa Taxifolia is a species of seaweed invading the Mediterranean Sea... and your wallet. What was once only found in places such as Hawaii and the Indian Ocean, has rapidly spread throughout the Mediterranean. Yachts, boats, fishing nets and anchors are the main contributing factors to the unwanted increase of this species in coastal areas.