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Will your next trip to Florida's beaches be filled with stinky seaweed? Here's what to know about sargassum and where it currently is spotted ...
Sargassum seaweed is a problem throughout the Caribbean. But scientists have plans to transform it into a source of renewable ...
East’s quiet modernist villas offer dramatic ocean views and a private pool but are missing the community feel of its nearby sister resort ...
Officials in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, have reported that the region has thus far collected 1,700 tons of sargassum seaweed off the coast of Playa del Carmen, which is about the same as last year. “By ...
Apr. 1, 2025 — Scientists have released new and more accurate genome sequences for five species of duckweed. Their research reveals the specific genes responsible for some of the plant's most ...
USF researchers are developing a new tool to predict where sargassum seaweed washes ashore. A five-year grant from NOAA in 2023 made that tracking tool possible. The tracking part is already available ...
Apr. 3, 2025 — New research shows that Sat Nav systems are helping keep older drivers on the roads for longer. The study reveals that over 65s with a poorer sense of direction rely more on help ...
With sargassum season here, it's only a matter of time before the seaweed washes up on shore, and University of South Florida researchers are developing a new tool to predict where it goes. Briona ...