Massive Atlantic sargassum blooms traced to West Africa
Accumulations of sargassum have affected coastal ecosystems, fisheries and tourism in the tropical Atlantic.
Tag: nutrient pollution
Pollution persists in the Florida Everglades despite 40-year restoration effort, report says
The river of grass is not on track to meet a new water quality standard, according to the report.
Do more to care for Florida’s beloved manatees
As we celebrate Manatee Appreciation Day, there are many things that can be done to care for the imperiled mammal.
Shrinking shellfish? Risks of acidic water in the Indian River Lagoon
Coastal acidification threatens the ability of shell-building marine organisms to grow and thrive.
Farming within Earth’s limits is still possible, but it will take a Herculean effort
If we keep eating and producing food in the same way, we will almost certainly exceed crucial environmental limits.
High ocean temperatures may slow deadly coral disease, new study finds
Experiments offer insights into Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, which affects coral species in Florida and the Caribbean.
Old and dying citrus groves being converted into tool for water and soil restoration: biochar
Biochar is a charcoal-like substance created by heating organic material, like citrus trees, without oxygen.
Federal judge orders Florida to address pollution that led to manatee deaths
Nearly 2,000 manatees died in the state in 2021 and 2022, a two-year record.
Coral diseases and water quality play a key role for coral restoration and survival efforts
Coral restoration programs are expanding, but local and global stressors still threaten coral survival.
Mismanagement is destroying Florida’s coastal waters
In 2024, Florida reported more than 3.6 million acres statewide of estuary segments impaired by pollutants.