It was a shocking sight. The area, which was previously purple and beautiful, is now covered with a thick layer of brown, fluffy algae." ...

Scientists at the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab are predicting what could be the state's worst seaweed ...

Red algae use structural color not just for looks but for protection. Reflective structures signal potential toxicity, ...

The State of the World’s Seaweeds report shows that these organisms are a vital part of our planet, forming habitats that are ...

The amount of sargassum seaweed moving through the Atlantic and Caribbean reached record levels in April, according to researchers at the University of South Florida.

His company, Premium Seas, harvests the Undaria that grows naturally on mussel-farm lines in the Firth of Thames, turning the ...

If you have ever heard of the Sargasso Sea, raise your hand. How about sargassum seaweed? Never heard of either one, you ...

Dear reader, if you have been a faithful follower of my "Consider This" column, you will be well prepared for a couple of ...

Though some beaches on the north end of Cozumel Island registered “abundant” sargassum at the end of April, seaweed accumulation was low for most of the coast. (Red de Monitoreo del ... locations to ...

Does this mean we're in for a rough year for seaweed? Florida Atlantic University research professor and algae expert Brian LaPointe told USA TODAY April 29 that "Florida could be seeing quite a bit ...

Wondering what that smell is at the beach? Sargassum has made its return to Florida beaches for 2025. Will this be a record ...