Sargassum - Wikipedia
Sargassum (F. Sargassaceae) is an important seaweed excessively distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Different species of Sargassum have folk applications in human nutrition and are considered a rich source of vitamins, carotenoids, proteins, and minerals.
What is sargassum? Here's why seaweed is piling up along Florida ... - NPR
2023年3月15日 · After a decade of record-breaking blooms, 2023's sargassum mass is again shaping up to cause headaches (literally and figuratively) for beachside towns and tourists. Here's what you need to know....
What is Sargassum - NOAA Ocean Exploration
Sargassum is a genus of large brown seaweed (a type of algae) that floats in island-like masses and never attaches to the seafloor.
SARGASSUM INFORMATION HUB - Sargassum Monitoring and …
2024年11月14日 · Dive into the Sargassum Hub to discover more about the ongoing initiatives relating to the Sargassum phenomenon happening in coastal areas around the globe.
Basic Information on Sargassum | US EPA - U.S. Environmental …
2024年11月18日 · Sargassum is a group of brown algae that provides food, refuge, and breeding ground for many marine animals, such as turtles, crabs, shrimp, fish, and seabirds. Sargassum species are widely distributed across tropical and temperate oceans, in shallow waters and coral reefs, as well as the open ocean.
Sargassum: From Sea to Shore - NOAA's National Ocean Service
What is Sargassum, where does it come from, and what happens when it washes ashore? This infographic illustrates the movement of Sargassum from sea to shore. Out at sea, Sargassum provides important fish and wildlife habitat. However, this free-floating algae often washes ashore in great quantities due to strong wind and water currents.
Sargassum: The Ocean's Floating Forest - Ocean Info
Sargassum is a floating mass of brown algae, playing an important role in the ocean's ecosystem due to the diverse marine life it supports. Sargassum is commonly thought of as a mass of seaweed, but it is actually a brown algae that floats in the …
Sargassum | Marine Algae, Seaweed, Macroalgae | Britannica
Sargassum, genus of about 150 species of brown algae (family Sargassaceae) generally attached to rocks along coasts in temperate regions or occurring as pelagic (free-floating) algae in the open sea.
NOAA Ocean Explorer: Life on the Edge: Sargassum
Sargassum is a genus of large brown seaweed (a type of algae) that floats in island-like masses, and is common in waters off the U.S. South Atlantic coast. When Sargassum is too abundant, researchers use dipnets and visual observations to sample the community.
What is Sargassum? - WorldAtlas
2023年4月4日 · Sargassum is a type of brown algae, found abundantly in the ocean. The large brown seaweed floats in big island masses, unattached from the ocean floor. Looking closely at the plant, the structure makes it easily identifiable.
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