While Lionfish dominate the discussion of invasive species in the tropical Western Atlantic, the region is also under a new threat from two invasive soft corals from the Indo-Pacific. The culprits are called “pulse corals,” specifically Unomia stolonifera and Xenia membranacea. Long valued among aquarists, pulse corals reproduce rapidly — both asexually and by fragmentation — and can overgrow coral reefs and seagrass meadows, with potentially devastating impacts… Click here to read the full article!
Addressing the Challenges of Soft Coral Invasions – Alex Brylske
