[Philippines] Seaweed growers, traders and processors are anticipating losses this year as the rising sea temperatures caused by the raging El Niño phenomenon have brought down production. Continue reading Seaweed sector anticipates huge losses due to El Niño
Tag Archives: El Nino
Turning sea lettuce problem into a garden gift
[New Zealand] With an El Niño in force this summer, gardeners and growers are concerned about the health of their crops on land. Continue reading Turning sea lettuce problem into a garden gift
Climate change is threatening our seafood supply
[Global] It’s no secret that eating seafood is good for us, but will there be enough to go around after El Nino? Continue reading Climate change is threatening our seafood supply
Swimmers beware! Sea lettuce tipped to clog North Island beaches
[New Zealand] Bay of Plenty authorities are braced for a severe sea lettuce season, with the thick sheets of algae expected to bloom at dozens Continue reading Swimmers beware! Sea lettuce tipped to clog North Island beaches
Great Barrier Reef will possibly hit by a coral bleaching wave in early 2016
[Australia] Coral reefs are the pillars and cornerstones of marine ecosystem, as it serve as a sanctuary and breeding ground for countless fish species. Continue reading Great Barrier Reef will possibly hit by a coral bleaching wave in early 2016
Whale deaths on the rise in Alaska
[USA] American scientists have reported a sharp increase in the number of dead whales found in the Gulf of Alaska. From May through August, 30 whales washed up alongthe coast of Alaska. Continue reading Whale deaths on the rise in Alaska
Scientists expect Hawaii's worst coral bleaching ever
[USA] Warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures around Hawaii this year will likely lead to the worst coral bleaching the islands have ever seen, scientists said Friday. Continue reading Scientists expect Hawaii's worst coral bleaching ever
Unprecedented toxic algae bloom now in Central Coast waters
[USA] Morro Bay – A massive algae bloom is here: NOAA scientists confirmed Wednesday they found the tail end of a bloom they’ve been tracking for months in the Santa Barbara Channel.
The alga is called Pseudo-nitzschia, and Continue reading Unprecedented toxic algae bloom now in Central Coast waters
Seaweed farmers in Philippines face battle with El Nino
PALAWAN, Philippines: Minda Sumaraga and her husband had spent nearly a month growing their crop of seaweed. Then, on the morning of Nov 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan tore across the Philippines taking their crop with it. Continue reading Seaweed farmers in Philippines face battle with El Nino
Of fur seals, penguins, guano, and algae
The Punta San Juan bay curves a little with a nice beach for the breeding South American fur seals and the squealing playful pups and parents. The noisy seals, the cries of kelp gulls and the circling guano birds provide a contrapuntal background to the Continue reading Of fur seals, penguins, guano, and algae