Invasion of Sargassum seaweed in the Atlantic and Caribbean endangers beach resorts.
In May, an unprecedented 37.5 million tons of seaweed was recorded, and biologists have raised concerns that natural events might affect several Caribbean resorts in the weeks to come. A recent report from the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab indicates this is the highest amount of seaweed detected in the Atlantic Basin since […]
Port of San Diego declares emergency over invasive seaweed in southern bay
The Port of San Diego has declared a local state of emergency following an invasive algae infestation in South San Diego Bay. The algae, called Caulerpa prolifera, was first discovered in the bay in September 2023, with additional patches appearing in and adjacent to Coronado Bay, a press release from the port said. This type […]
Will swaths of stinky seaweed invade beaches before spring break?
(NEXSTAR) – As spring break travel season approaches, a threat to a peaceful beach vacation lurks in the ocean. 9 million tons of Sargassum seaweed. This is a significant increase compared to last month, when 5.5 million tonnes of sargassum was recorded. In the past few years, this seaweed has washed ashore and caused havoc […]