CARICOOS Assets Help Explain Short Term Beach Erosion in Rincón, Puerto Rico
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 31 October 2016
Hurricane Matthew caused rare west-southwest waves that led to severe beach erosion in Rincón, PR. CARICOOS buoy data and beach profiles are now helping researchers explore coastal protection strategies.
Keywords: Hurricane Matthew, Rincón, wave erosion, CARICOOS, beach recovery, coastal protection, Puerto Rico
Towards Improving Beach Water Quality Predictions
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 12 November 2016
UPRM, CARICOOS, and volunteers led a 48-hour sampling at Rincón Public Beach to improve water quality nowcasting. Findings show rainfall and stream input can degrade water quality for up to 12 hours post-event.
Keywords: Rincón Beach, water quality, CARICOOS, rainfall, stream runoff, UPRM, microbiological analysis
Natural Coastal Barriers at Risk?
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 13 November 2016
CARICOOS and partners are studying La Parguera's coral reef vulnerability to ocean acidification. Early data shows nearshore waters may face greater risk of coral weakening due to higher CO₂ and acidity fluctuations, especially near mangroves.
Keywords: coral reefs, ocean acidification, La Parguera, CARICOOS, CO₂ levels, mangroves, coastal protection
