one reason the aquariums strain was developed.

And like some mythical monster, even a tiny piece that broke off could grow into a whole new colony.Through water currents and contact with boat anchors and fishing lines,it fragmented and spread throughout Mediterranean coastal cities covering coral reefs.So what was the result of this invasion?Well, it depends on who you ask.Many scientists warned that the spread of Caulerpa reduces biodiversity by crowding out native species of seaweed that are eaten by fish,with the biologist who first discovered its presence dubbing itKiller Algae.Other studies instead claim that the algae actually had a beneficial effect by consuming chemical pollutants -- one reason the aquariums strain was developed.