New Daily Briefing “Paradise Brief” Delivers Weather, Ferries, and Clearance Info for USVI and BVI Boaters
Paradise Brief, a new free daily briefing from Capt. Dave Cook, combines weather, ferries, USCG notices, and more for USVI and BVI boaters.
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2026 Sargassum Forecast Shows Rising Atlantic Seaweed Levels as New Cleanup Technology Emerges
Satellite data shows rising Sargassum levels across the Atlantic and Caribbean for 2026, while the Dominican Republic introduces SargaZoom cleanup technology.
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Sargassum Invasion: Crisis, Impacts, & Untapped Opportunities
Massive sargassum blooms continue to impact Caribbean beaches and marine life. What’s causing it, and can this “golden tide” be put to use?
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Sargassum Weed: Boon or Curse?
Until just a few years ago few people other than marine biologists and researchers had heard about sargassum, but when the invasive weed, originating from the mid-Atlantic Sargasso Sea, began devastating the shorelines of many Caribbean islands, scientists began taking a closer look. Policymakers too are now seeking ways to address what has become a…
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A Seaweed Problem
It’s an invasion. Throughout the year, countless Caribbean beaches and bays have turned reddish brown as the air has become thick with the odor of rotting eggs. From the sky, it is evident there is no relief in sight as long strands of reddish seaweed — that resemble oil slicks — approach nearby islands that…
