College graduate publishes his study of the Bioluminescent Bay of La Parguera in a prestigious scientific journal
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 12 May 2021
Erick García Troche, a UPRM graduate and former CARICOOS researcher, published a study in PLOS ONE on ocean acidification in La Parguera’s Bioluminescent Bay. His findings show persistent acidification driven by local conditions, especially from August to November.
Keywords: ocean acidification, La Parguera, bioluminescent bay, CARICOOS, Erick García, PLOS ONE, coastal chemistry
Outlook of 2021 Sargassum blooms in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico* May 31st, 2021, by University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab ([email protected])
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 1 June 2021
In May 2021, Sargassum abundance reached record levels in the Caribbean Sea and Central West Atlantic, with notable transport to the Gulf of Mexico and Florida coasts. Significant beaching occurred in many Caribbean areas, and trends suggest continued increase into the summer.
Keywords: Sargassum, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, beaching events, 2021 record, Florida coast, SaWS
Monitoring Ocean Acidification in Caribbean Coral Reefs
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 29 July 2021
NOAA’s ocean acidification buoy in La Parguera, PR monitors CO₂, pH, and more to track ocean changes. It supports coral reef research, informs climate resilience, and helps protect marine ecosystems and coastal communities in the Caribbean.
Keywords: ocean acidification, La Parguera buoy, NOAA, coral reefs, CO2 monitoring, marine ecosystems, Puerto Rico
