Researchers at the University of Nice investigated possible use of a species of sea slug, Elysia subornata, as a possible natural control method, but found that it was not suitable for use in the Mediterranean due to cold winter water temperatures and insufficient population density. Gallery References Further reading Theodoropoulos, David. 2003. Invasion Biology: Critique of a Pseudoscience. pages 42,159. Avvar Books, Blythe, CA. 237 p. External links Killer Algae, 2001 BBC Documentary In-depth article on invasions of Caulerpa taxifolia, source as escaped aquarium plant, etc. Caulerpa Taxifolia fact sheet An excerpt from Killer Algae by Alexandre Meinesz Caulerpa taxifolia at the Center for Invasive Species Research "Deep Sea Invasion" Nova (TV series) broadcast April 1, 2003 Species Profile- Caulerpa, Mediterranean Clone (Caulerpa taxifolia), National Invasive Species Information Center, United States National Agricultural Library. Lists general information and resources for Caulerpa, Mediterranean Clone. taxifolia Species described in 1817 Algae of India Biota of the Mediterranean Sea Flora of the Indian subcontinent Invasive species Invasive species in the Mediterranean Sea