The operations are due to begin on 18 September and run for two weeks. After the removal some areas will also have chlorine applied and contained with mats, to test if the suction alone works, or if further treatment is needed, and how effective this is. MPI will be holding a community meeting to discuss the trials at 6pm today.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2023/09/13/officials-to-trial-removing-invasive-seaweed-caulerpa-expert-reaction/