[Mexico, Global] A record-breaking mass of smelly seaweed stretching from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico has been Continue reading Record-breaking seaweed bloom stretches from West Africa to Mexico
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Glowing ‘blue tears’ in China’s seas are incredibly toxic — and they’re growing
[USA, Taiwan] On summer nights, the waters surrounding Taiwan’s Matsu Islands cast an eerie blue glow. The phenomenon, known as China’s Continue reading Glowing ‘blue tears’ in China’s seas are incredibly toxic — and they’re growing
Watch Earth from space: North sea algae bloom
[Global] The Copernicus Sentinel-3A satellite takes us over the North Sea, revealing a significant algae bloom covering most of the southern part. Continue reading Watch Earth from space: North sea algae bloom
Greenland has a mysterious ‘dark zone’ — And it’s getting even darker
[Global] From above, Greenland’s ice sheet looks like a vast field of brilliant white — for the most part. In the summer months, the Continue reading Greenland has a mysterious ‘dark zone’ — And it’s getting even darker
Orbital view of algal blooms in Lake Erie
[USA] On September 26, 2017, the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on the Landsat 8 satellite captured these natural-color images of a Continue reading Orbital view of algal blooms in Lake Erie
Sentinel-2 satellite images show Great Barrier Reef bleaching
[Australia] Scientists observed the bleaching of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef early this year using satellite images. While capturing Continue reading Sentinel-2 satellite images show Great Barrier Reef bleaching
Algal bloom in South West is so big it can be spotted from space
[UK] A huge algal bloom off the South West coast has been visible from space. Continue reading Algal bloom in South West is so big it can be spotted from space
Image analysis addresses harmful algal blooms
[UK] Harmful algal blooms are the rapid and uncontrolled growth of algae in either freshwater or marine environments and can cause Continue reading Image analysis addresses harmful algal blooms
Florida’s toxic algae blooms are visible from space
[USA] The slimy, smelly toxic algae overtaking some waterways in southern Florida is so widespread it can now be seen from space. Continue reading Florida’s toxic algae blooms are visible from space
Satellite data helps detect harmful algal blooms
[USA] Freshwater polluted by harmful algal blooms costs the United States at least $64 million every year, by government estimates. Continue reading Satellite data helps detect harmful algal blooms