Alert issued for toxic algae, sea mammals stranding in Los Angeles County
Wildlife officials are warning the public of a toxic algae bloom affecting marine mammals along Los Angeles County beaches.
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Research reveals possible cause behind sargassum blooms on Florida beaches
A USF study found that vertical currents are likely behind the algae blooms that dump sargassum onto Florida beaches each ...
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DeSantis veto means NOAA has to manage a divided Keys' Sanctuary
With the governor's rejection of a new management plan, some rules, including a ban on cruise ships flushing greywater near troubled reefs, won't take effect.
Is there red tide in Florida’s waters? Map and what locals and spring breakers should know
It's that time of year when finding a spot at your favorite beach is a lot harder to find. It's spring break season! Is there ...
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Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the Caribbean
The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.
As bacterial advisories soar across the MS Coast, water quality an increasing concern
Soft sand, cool water … and high levels of bacteria? Mississippi’s beaches are popular spots for spring break visitors, and they’re a cash cow for local businesses. However, visitors might discover a ...
Is red tide in Florida or Palm Beach County? What to know on algae ahead of spring break
Don't want red tide to crash your spring break plans? Check out where algae is currently, what to know about blooms in ...
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Unusually early toxic algae bloom is sickening and killing sea lions in Southern California
50 years, 10,000 rescues make Laguna Beach’s marine mammal center ocean health experts Poisonous algae blooms could signal tough season ahead for marine mammal rescue centers Southern California ...
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FWC officials say they will adopt Trump’s name change for the Gulf of Mexico
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced on Thursday it is adopting President Donald Trump’s name change for the Gulf of Mexico — a name that's been in place for more ...
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The Alarming Truth About Red Tide After Florida’s Hurricanes
they can exacerbate existing blooms. The turbulent waters stirred up by hurricanes like Helene and Milton can mix nutrient-rich waters from deeper regions of the Gulf of Mexico. This mixing provides ...