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Why is sea vomit so bad?
The carpet sea squirt, or Didemnum vexillum, is an invasive colonial tunicate. It forms large, thick mats that can completely cover the seabed, rocks, and aquaculture equipment. This smothers native shellfish, algae, and other marine organisms, disrupting ecosystems and threatening biodiversity, particularly in shellfish farming areas.
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