The University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science is on a mission. With a $3.2 million boost from NOAA, they’re tackling a sea of trouble caused by Sargassum. This isn’t your average seaweed; it’s a massive, floating force that’s been clogging up our coasts with blobs as big as cities. In April 2023 alone, a 13-million-ton giant stretched over 5,000 miles. It’s a big deal because when it lands, it’s not just smelly; it’s harmful to both nature and people. Brian Barnes, a sea-savvy researcher from USF’s Optical Oceanography Lab, is the captain of this new project. He’s been … Continue reading USF’s Marine Science Team Sets Sights on Sargassum Forecasting with $3.2M Grant