What is the blob in the Florida waters?


What is the blob in the Florida waters? The brown seaweed is called sargassum, a type of macroalgae that floats in large masses, according to an article on the Ocean Conservancy website. In the water, sargassum is considered harmless to people.


Is sargassum good for the garden?

Although low in nitrogen, sargassum still works well as a fertilizer because it is rich in nitrate (NO3) and ammonia (NH4).


Is there a sargassum prediction for 2023?

Since 2011, 2023 still ranks in the top half of the worst sargassum seaweed seasons. With the latest data, USF researchers say in June, sargassum will likely decrease in the Gulf of Mexico, meaning beachgoers may not have such a smelly experience. The USF lab forecasts the decrease to continue through August.


Does sargassum turn to sand?

Sargassum DOES NOT become sand, if that was the case we would have solved the beach erosion problem. Sand in the Caribbean is almost exclusively organic, crushed coral, shells and skeletons of other organisms become sand thanks to different processes.


Which Florida beaches will be affected by sargassum?

Atlantic Beaches (North to South)
  • Jacksonville Beach (surfguru.com)
  • St. Augustine Beach (surfstationcam)
  • Flagler Beach Pier.
  • Ormond by the Sea.
  • Daytona Beach.
  • New Smyrna Beach.
  • Cocoa Beach (Jetty Park)
  • Cocoa Beach.


Where will sargassum hit Florida?

Are experts sure sargassum seaweed will affect Florida? Sargassum seaweed around the Caribbean, along the ocean side of Florida Keys and east coast of Florida are inevitable.


Do resorts clean up sargassum?

Popular resort hubs, including Playa del Carmen and Tulum, have ramped up efforts to deter sargassum from affecting travelers. What is this? Both destinations have set up temporary barriers and hired more cleaners in an effort to attract more travelers.


What is the best beach to avoid sargassum?

Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres, Mexico Playa Norte is a dazzling beach in the Caribbean without sargassum seaweed. This beach is a perfect white sand haven for vacationers to take a break from their busy lives.


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