[Annelida] Sabella spallanzanii in Lyttelton NZ?

[Geoff Read]

FYI.  Update news release on the Lyttelton arrival of the alien Sabella.

Mediterranean fanworm widespread in Lyttelton Port
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/media/03-07-08/fanworm 

"We shall fight them on the beaches" ?  No, the government agency seems disinclined to intervene.
A pity. They are fairly conspicuous, and the inner shipping harbour isn't that big and is semi-enclosed. 
But it would cost a fair bit, with no guarantees.

Geoff


>>> On 29/05/2008 at 7:37 p.m., "Geoff Read" <g.read from niwa.co.nz> wrote:
> FYI
> 
> The intrepid Sabella spallanzanii may have made the inevitable trans Tasman 
> transition. 
> Just one on a wharf pile, but where there's one ... better have another look 
> there soonest I'd say.
>  
> http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/media/28-05-08/mediterranean-fanworm 
> 
> "MAF Biosecurity New Zealand acts on marine pest find in Lyttelton Port
> May 28, 2008