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The invasive fucoid  Sargassum muticum  is currently consolidating its occupation of subtidal fringe habitat in Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland. The native laminiarian  Saccharina latissima  is the dominant species historically associated with the invaded habitat. The competitive interaction between  Sargassum  and  Saccharina  and its ultimate outcome is therefore of considerable consequence for the subtidal communities in Strangford Lough. To examine competition between adult macroalgae, a replacement series methodology was used to quantify  intra - and  inter -specific competition for light in the process of canopy over-growth. Competitive effects were not apparent for  Saccharina , whereas  Sargassum  grew better mixed with  Saccharina  and at low densities, suggesting  intra -specific competition is strong in this species. These results suggest increases in  Sargassum  will not affect adult stands of  Saccharina .

Macroalgal competition and invasive success: testing competition in mixed canopies of Sargassum muticum and Saccharina latissima