Agricultural runoff and a warming ocean, a new ecological disaster

[Old Rocks]

You can literally see this from space. Over an 8000 km long mass of seaweed that is smothering ocean life and creating a major problem on any shore it washes up on.

MSN

 

[Concerned American]

You can literally see this from space. Over an 8000 km long mass of seaweed that is smothering ocean life and creating a major problem on any shore it washes up on.

MSN

The sky is falling, the sky is falling. Put on your tin hat!

 

[CrusaderFrank]

You can literally see this from space. Over an 8000 km long mass of seaweed that is smothering ocean life and creating a major problem on any shore it washes up on.

MSN

Not to worry, once fuel and fertilizer stop flowing through Hormuz all these problems will be solved

 

[Seymour Flops]

Agriculture must stopped!

Eating by humans, other than berries and insects found in the wild must be banned!

Except for small farms and ranches run for feeding members of the Central Committee!

 

[toobfreak]

You can literally see this from space. Over an 8000 km long mass of seaweed that is smothering ocean life and creating a major problem on any shore it washes up on.

Seaweed is real good stuff. It's what we plan on feeding you after you ban cow farts.

 

[EMH]

Seaweed is real good stuff. It's what we plan on feeding you after you ban cow farts.

Seaweed is great food, very healthy and good for you.


No breakout in cane activity = oceans not warming

 

[Sunsettommy]

You can literally see this from space. Over an 8000 km long mass of seaweed that is smothering ocean life and creating a major problem on any shore it washes up on.

MSN

I didn't find any actual science presentation in your article must the usual fearmongering crap I have seen many times is what excited you.

 

[Concerned American]

You can literally see this from space. Over an 8000 km long mass of seaweed that is smothering ocean life and creating a major problem on any shore it washes up on.

MSN

Algae blooms happen all the time as well as kelp which can grow 18" in a day. THE SKY IS FALLING! SMH.

 

[Old Rocks]

Agriculture must stopped!

Eating by humans, other than berries and insects found in the wild must be banned!

Except for small farms and ranches run for feeding members of the Central Committee!

Dumb ass, there are other ways of farming that create far less runoff. And as far as farming being stopped, for a very large area, the farmers themselves have seen to that. The Ogallala Aquifer is nearly depleted.

 

[Old Rocks]

Algae blooms happen all the time as well as kelp which can grow 18" in a day. THE SKY IS FALLING! SMH.

What a liar you are. We have not seen a sargasso bloom like this before. And kelp is not a problem. Once again you never even tried to understand what the data was on the subject, just flapped yap like the typical MAGAt idiot.

 

[Old Rocks]

Seaweed is real good stuff. It's what we plan on feeding you after you ban cow farts.

Ah well, another dumb **** reply. What else to expect for an ignoramus.

Florida is experiencing record sargassum seaweed blooms, causing environmental, health, and economic challenges along its beaches.

Current​

Florida’s beaches, particularly in South Florida and the Keys, are seeing increasing amounts of sargassum, a floating brown algae that originates from the Caribbean and tropical Atlantic Ocean. This year, sargassum levels are at record highs, with millions of tons observed across the Atlantic, including areas affecting Florida. The blooms are part of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, which stretches over 5,500 miles and has expanded significantly since 2011.

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Causes​

The surge in sargassum is linked to rising ocean temperatures, nutrient enrichment from rivers like the Amazon, and climate change. Excess nitrogen and phosphorus from extreme rainfall events and human activity fuel rapid growth. Ocean currents and winds then transport the seaweed toward Florida’s coast. Some reports also highlight global carbon emissions as a contributing factor to these blooms.

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Environmental​

While sargassum provides habitat and food for marine life offshore, excessive accumulation near shore can smother coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves, harming ecosystems. As it decomposes on beaches, sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and other gases, producing a strong rotten-egg odor that can irritate eyes, noses, and throats, particularly affecting people with respiratory issues. There is also a potential risk from Vibrio bacteria, which can attach to microplastics in sargassum, though beach-level exposure is currently considered low.

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Economic​

The presence of sargassum on beaches repels tourists, impacting Florida’s tourism-dependent economy. Hotels, restaurants, and local businesses may see reduced revenue during peak travel seasons. Removal is feasible on popular beaches, but Florida’s 1,350 miles of coastline make complete cleanup impossible. The seaweed is legally protected offshore because it serves as a critical habitat for marine species.

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Outlook​

Sargassum arrivals are seasonal and influenced by wind and currents, with higher amounts expected as summer approaches. Authorities and researchers monitor blooms using satellite data and beach cameras to predict landings. While some legislative efforts aim to address global pollution contributing to sargassum growth, local mitigation focuses on beach raking and public advisories.

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In summary, Florida’s sargassum issue is a complex environmental challenge driven by climate change, nutrient runoff, and ocean currents, with significant ecological, health, and economic consequences. Beachgoers are advised to monitor local conditions and avoid direct contact with decomposing seaweed.

Florida Rambler
Sargassum seaweed on Florida beaches: Latest reports ...


The Weather Channel
Record Sargassum Bloom Could Stink Up Spring Break

 

[Old Rocks]

I didn't find any actual science presentation in your article must the usual fearmongering crap I have seen many times is what excited you.

Then you never read the article, and are just flapping ignorant yap. What I expect from you.

 

[Concerned American]

What a liar you are. We have not seen a sargasso bloom like this before.

Please point to ANYTHING in that post that is not 100% factual. We have algae blooms all over the world regularly. As for the sargassum bloom, it isn't new--it has just moved into the Caribbean a bit earlier because of TRADE WINDS. SMH. BTW, it is SARGASSUM, Sargasso is the SEA that it originated in. Put your tin hat back on and stfu.

 

[Old Rocks]

Please point to ANYTHING in that post that is not 100% factual. We have algae blooms all over the world regularly. As for the sargassum bloom, it isn't new--it has just moved into the Caribbean a bit earlier because of TRADE WINDS. SMH. BTW, it is SARGASSUM, Sargasso is the SEA that it originated in. Put your tin hat back on and stfu.

The facts are we have never seen the sargasso bloom this large before, nor have we seen the effects on this much land before. And I have already posted the facts and references. You just have to lie about it.

 

[Unkotare]

Seaweed? No problem, just eat it.

 

[Concerned American]

The facts are we have never seen the sargasso bloom this large before, nor have we seen the effects on this much land before. And I have already posted the facts and references. You just have to lie about it.

What is a Sargasso bloom? Never? Gee, how long have you been on earth. Put your tin hat back on. Did your references tell you Sargasso bloom? Shut up.

 

[Sunsettommy]

Then you never read the article, and are just flapping ignorant yap. What I expect from you.

I read the article where is the published paper I expected to find, notice you didn't try to factually contradict my statement maybe because there isn't anything beyond the usual fearmongering crap that seems to excite you.

 

[Sunsettommy]

What is a Sargasso bloom? Never? Gee, how long have you been on earth. Put your tin hat back on. Did your references tell you Sargasso bloom? Shut up.

It does exist, it has been around for 15 years now it is normally confined in the Sargasso Sea, here is a paper that discusses it from last year. Science Daily.

A monster seaweed bloom is taking over the Atlantic​

Date:September 1, 2025

Florida Atlantic University

Summary:Sargassum has escaped the Sargasso Sea and exploded across the Atlantic, forming the massive Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt. Fueled by nutrient runoff, Amazon outflows, and climate events, these blooms now reshape ecosystems, economies, and coastlines on a staggering scale.

LINK

 

[Concerned American]

It does exist, it has been around for 15 years now it is normally confined in the Sargasso Sea, here is a paper that discusses it from last year. Science Daily.

I'm not denying that it exists. It has existed for years. It IS NOT a Sargasso bloom, the macroalgae is called Sargassum. It exists in the Sargasso Sea. The enviro whackos are trying to make hay out of the fact that trade winds have blown in into the Caribbean a bit earlier than normal and warmer ocean temps have promoted its growth. These whackos all say "biggest in history." History? What the 130 years or so that we have had the technology to record it. A hundred years is a blink in the history of the earth and we have all seen at various times that mother nature usually has balances that answer these threats. The arrogant envirowhackos seem to think that the earth cannot exist without their approval. SMH

Everything You Need To Know About Sargassum | Weather.com

Sargassum is showing up in record high numbers across the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean right now. And it’s arriving earlier than normal. Dr. Tracy Fanara breaks down why this is happening and what you should do if you have a beach vacation planned.

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[Seymour Flops]

Dumb ass, there are other ways of farming that create far less runoff. And as far as farming being stopped, for a very large area, the farmers themselves have seen to that. The Ogallala Aquifer is nearly depleted.

Why aren't they already using those "other ways," then?

We haven't even scratched the surface of usable farmland on Earth. Humans have known how to grow food since before we could read and write.

Only in the last century did it become an issue after people with PhDs in Marxian economics decided to school us.