This week’s beachcombing survey brought in a fresh batch of Sargassum washed ashore — and with it, some of the ocean’s most ...

In particular, total Sargassum amount from all regions combined further increased from 31 (million) tons in April to 37.5 (million) tons in May, ... For some species of marine life, ...

“Additionally, warmer waters facilitate the reproduction of macroalgae species like Sargassum fluitans and Sargassum natans,” Martinelli says.

For some species of marine life, the brown algae is considered to be helpful, with biologists stating that the buildup provides food and refuge for small fish, crabs, shrimp and other organisms.

Turns out, it's related to an ongoing invasion of sargassum seaweed. ... “They mimic it. A lot of them look like it,” Reisigner said of the species that call sargassum seaweed home.

As Sargassum levels surge to unprecedented amounts across parts of the Atlantic basin, ... For some species of marine life, the brown algae are considered to be helpful, ...

A colossal bloom of seaweed, vast enough to stretch across the Atlantic Ocean, is making its way towards Florida’s shores, ...

KelpFest will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A kelp talk will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the Cobblestones on Main Beach Park.