[New Zealand] Takapuna’s showcase – and usually pristine – beach got a massive dumping of seaweed last week during a strong Continue reading Seaweed v humans: the battle for the beach
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Glow-in-the-dark algae lights up Port Lincoln beach in South Australia
[Australia] It was Kye Higgins’ dog Miss Millie who discovered the bioluminescent bloom, known as sea sparkle, while wandering Continue reading Glow-in-the-dark algae lights up Port Lincoln beach in South Australia
Did John Ruskin pick up £500-worth of seaweed on a beach walk?
[UK] Coniston writer, artist and critic John Ruskin was a noted collector of rocks, minerals and items from the natural world, which Continue reading Did John Ruskin pick up £500-worth of seaweed on a beach walk?
Untreated water is turning Boracay green with slime
[Philippines] The once-famous white sands of Boracay are now strewn with slimy green algae—telltale evidence that the resort’s Continue reading Untreated water is turning Boracay green with slime
Sun-loving sand critters found on Melbourne beach could power future green energy
[Australia] Next time you’re lying on the beach soaking up the rays, spare a thought for the sun-loving algae hiding in the grains of sand Continue reading Sun-loving sand critters found on Melbourne beach could power future green energy
World-first scientific discovery uncovered at a Melbourne beach
[Australia] The popular Middle Park beach is under the international spotlight following a world-first study by Monash University Continue reading World-first scientific discovery uncovered at a Melbourne beach
After green algae, red tide spreads in Florida; beaches clogged with dead fish
[USA] Florida is not only home to alligators, but is also slowly becoming a home of environmental problems. Continue reading After green algae, red tide spreads in Florida; beaches clogged with dead fish
Bioluminescent algae create neon waves along Virginia Beach
[USA] Bioluminescent algae caused the surf along Virginia Beach to take on vibrant colors at night over the weekend. Continue reading Bioluminescent algae create neon waves along Virginia Beach
How Florida’s toxic algae is choking the economy and the environment
[USA] Since early this month, Florida’s toxic algae problem has plagued the state. The horrific stench Continue reading How Florida’s toxic algae is choking the economy and the environment
Recap of “WPBF 25 News Chronicle: Algae Crisis” special
[USA] WPBF 25 News Team aired an hour-long primetime special Wednesday night about the blue-green algae crisis. Continue reading Recap of “WPBF 25 News Chronicle: Algae Crisis” special