Noteable Marine Aliens in Hawaiian waters

Chthamalus proteus (ka-tham'-alus pro'-teus) Barnacle that is widely distributed throughout the Hawaiian Islands, completely covers pilings at Hilo Harbor.

Schizoporella, Halocordyle, Salmacina (sky-zo-por-ella, halo-ko-deele, sal-mas-ina) Invertebrates that attach themselves to docks and piling, may become a major problem in the future.

Carijoa riisei (cary-joa ri-isey) Soft coral introduced in 1970s, commonly found on docks and pilings.

Cephalopholis argus (sef-al-of'-olis ar'-gus) From Moorea, French Polynesia, introduced in 1956 to expand deep-water fisheries.