34. Put this down in the pestilence catagory!

Headline:
Fast-growing kelp invades San Francisco Bay

A couple of quotes:

A fast-growing kelp from the Far East has spread along the California coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay, worrying marine scientists and outpacing eradication efforts.

Because of its wide range, it has been nominated as among 100 of the world's worst invaders, according to the Global Invasive Species Database. Though Thursday's dive may remove the immediate threat to the bay, Lonhart believes they are fighting a losing battle against a persistent pest.

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