Sargassum outlook – November 2018 update, by USF Optical Oceanography Lab
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 3 December 2018
Sargassum bloom intensity in the Caribbean Sea decreased in Nov 2018 but remains high in the Central West Atlantic. This could signal another major influx in early 2019, similar to the 2018 event. Monitoring will continue into December.
Keywords: Sargassum, Caribbean Sea, Central West Atlantic, bloom intensity, ocean monitoring, 2019 prediction, MODIS
La Parguera Ocean Acidification Buoy is Back on Station After its Yearly Refurbishment
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 6 June 2019
A buoy at La Parguera Marine Reserve underwent maintenance and now resumes reporting ocean and atmospheric data every 3 hours, aiding CO2 and environmental monitoring in Puerto Rico. May saw record atmospheric CO2 levels globally.
Keywords: buoy, CO2 monitoring, La Parguera, marine reserve, Puerto Rico, ocean sensors
Outlook of 2019 Sargassum blooms in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico by USF Optical Oceanography Lab
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 1 July 2019
In June 2019, Sargassum levels remained high across the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Florida coast, with >10 million metric tons estimated. Beaching events are expected to persist due to continued transport and favorable conditions.
Keywords: Sargassum, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Florida coast, beaching events, algae bloom, 2019
