Current outbreaks
Investigations by NSW Industry and Investment have shown that the sea squirt found at Twofold Bay near Eden earlier this year was not the invasive species, Didemnum vexillum, as suspected. Taxonomists have identified it as another, non invasive, species of the Didemnum genus. As a result all emergency response operations have been stood down and the quarantine order revoked. For more information follow the links below. Please follow the links below for further information.
More information on the suspected outbreak
Department of Industry & Investment NSW media release 14 May 2010
Department of Industry & Investment NSW media release 23 April 2010
Department of Industry & Investment NSW media release 23 March 2010
Detailed information on the biology, ecology and distribution of D. vexillum
If you have a vessel departing Twofold Bay, please click on your vessel type below for information on how to clean your vessel & gear to avoid the risk of spreading this new species to other areas.
Commercial fishing vessel
Recreational vessel
Commercial vessel
Non-trading vessel
Petroleum industry vessel or infrastructure