Jellyfish size might influence their nutritional value, new study finds
Phys.org· 1 day agoDrifting along in ocean currents, jellyfish can be both predator and prey. Now a recent University...
Jellyfish in the Gulf: Officials warn of dangerous Man o’ War, jellyfish
Birmingham News· 6 days agoJellyfish and Portuguese Man o’ War are still present in places along the Gulf Coast, officials are...
Sargassum, a smelly seaweed, may be coming soon to a Gulf beach near you. Here's what to know.
USA Today· 2 days agoIf you’re heading to a beach in Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, or the Caribbean this summer, you may...
Portuguese man o’ war spotted on Anna Maria Island and other Florida beaches
Bradenton Herald· 6 days agoWhile a venomous sting from their tentacles can kill small fish and crustaceans, the National Ocean...
Venom sacs and spring-loaded caps: Best beware nature's most sophisticated stingers
National Geographic· 5 days agoWhile it’s usually an unpleasant experience, stings are nothing personal. Animals sting for two reasons, to defend themselves and/or to catch prey. Take jellyfish, whose “ ...
A 5,000-mile-long sargassum seaweed bloom is headed toward Florida’s coast
KGTV San Diego· 6 days agoAn unprecedented 5,000-mile-long seaweed blob is making its way toward North America and threatens...
How an algae bloom could put Florida’s spring break at risk
The Hill via Yahoo News· 4 days agoBefore spring break season is over, beaches across the Gulf Coast will begin to stink. By mid-April,...
A giant, rotting mass of seaweed threatens beach season in the U.S.
National Geographic· 6 days agoThe Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt—a goopy mass of leafy, floating seaweed stretching across 5,000...
Wonders of Wildlife receives national honor for 5th time
KY3 Springfield· 4 days agoCongratulations to Springfield’s Wonders of Wildlife.
What Is Sargassum? Massive Blob Of Smelly Seaweed Headed To Florida
International Business Times· 7 days agoA massive blob of smelly seaweed weighing about 6.1 million tons and spanning 5,000 miles is heading...