Invasion
Invasion Description
1st Record: San Diego/CA/South San Diego Bay (1997, Lambert and Lambert 2003)
Geographic Extent
San Diego/CA/South San Diego Bay (1997, Lambert and Lambert 2003; 2011, California Department of Fish and Wildlife 2014); Shelter Island, San Diego/CA/San Diego Bay (1998, 1999, Lambert and Lambert 2003); 24th St, San Diego/CA/San Diego Bay (1997, 1998, Lambert and Lambert 2003); Chula Vista Marina, San Diego/CA/San Diego Bay (1997, 1998, Lambert and Lambert 2003); Sunroad Resort Marina Harbor, San Diego/CA/San Diego Bay (2019, Nochols et al. 2023)
Vectors
| Level | Vector |
|---|---|
| Probable | Hull Fouling |
| Alternate | None |
Regional Impacts
| Ecological Impact | Competition | |
| The colonial tunicate Botrylloides giganteum is a recent invader of San Diego Bay. At one location (24th street), in 1997, it covered extensive areas up to 100% cover, indicating strong competitive ability (Lambert and Lambert 2003). | ||