Seaweed blob twice the width of the US is heading toward Florida. What to know
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Giant seaweed blob twice the width of the US takes aim at Florida
Marine scientists are tracking a 5,000-mile-wide seaweed bloom that is so large, it can be seen from space - and it's heading towards Florida's gulf coast.
Mar. 13, 2023 - Just In News | The Hill - Politics - Florida -
The seaweed blob is twice the width of the US
CNN's Rosemary Church interviews a leading scientist about a massive seaweed blob twice the size of the US that's headed for the Gulf of Mexico.
Mar. 15, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
Hear what tourists have to say as giant seaweed blob heads toward Florida beaches
CNN's Leyla Santiago reports on the giant seaweed blob heading towards the East Coast and speaks with tourists and Florida residents as it's expected to impact beaches.
Mar. 22, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories - Florida -
A Giant Blob of Seaweed Is Heading to Florida
The mass, known as the great Atlantic Sargassum belt, is drifting toward the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists say seaweed is likely to come ashore by summer to create a rotting, stinking, scourge.
Mar. 16, 2023 - NYT > Science - Science - Florida -
A 5,000-mile seaweed belt is headed toward Florida
There's a pesky problem in a wide stretch of the Atlantic Ocean that's likely to wash up on some beaches later this year: Seaweed
Mar. 22, 2023 - ABC News: Technology - Tech - Florida -
A 5,000-mile-wide blob of seaweed is headed for US beaches
A gargantuan mass of seaweed that formed in the Atlantic Ocean is headed for the shores of Florida and other coastlines throughout the Gulf of Mexico, threatening to dump smelly and potentially dangerous heaps across beaches and put a big damper ...
Mar. 16, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
Red tide and massive seaweed blob threaten Florida beaches
Holly Smith, the mayor of Sanibel, Florida, joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano to discuss the environmental issues that are posing threats to beaches across the Sunshine State. These include a red tide and a massive seaweed blob. She ...
Mar. 20, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - Florida -
Florida braces for 5,000-mile-wide stinky seaweed blob — and a toxic algae bloom
A toxic algae bloom is killing fish along the Gulf Coast and southern Florida. Now, a seaweed blob twice as wide as the U.S. is headed toward popular beaches.
Mar. 20, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business - Florida -
Red tide swamps Florida beaches as they face massive seaweed blob
Florida beaches could be in for a one-two punch of a red tide and a massive seaweed patch. Experts have warned of health concerns from both phenomena as spring breakers and tourists head to the state. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Mar. 17, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - Florida -
Florida beaches could be dealt a one-two punch of red tide and seaweed blob
A toxic algae bloom is already killing fish along the Gulf Coast, causing a stench. Now, a blob of seaweed twice as wide as the United States is drifting across the Atlantic.
Mar. 17, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - Florida -
Florida beaches brace for 5,000-mile blob of seaweed to deposit rotting goop
Enormous clump of floating algae threatens to bring pungent odor of rotting eggs to tourist beaches of Gulf of MexicoIt’s brown, it weighs millions of tons, it stretches over 5,000 miles and it is headed for Florida’s beaches. An enormous clump of ...
Mar. 16, 2023 - The Guardian - World - Florida -
Massive sargassum seaweed bloom headed to Florida is a mystery to scientists
A massive sargassum seaweed bloom headed to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico is poised to potentially harm beaches and tourism by emitting stinky gas.
Mar. 15, 2023 - ABC News: Top Stories - Top stories - Florida -
What is sargassum? Huge blob of seaweed heading to Florida's coast
The seaweed, which smells like rotten eggs once it starts to decay on shore, is already washing up on parts of Miami Beach.
Mar. 14, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
A giant seaweed bloom that can be seen from space threatens beaches in Florida and Mexico
A sargassum bloom floats between the Gulf of Mexico and West Africa. The seaweed can choke corals, wreak havoc on coastal ecosystems and diminish air quality.
Mar. 11, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - Florida -
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As parliament dissolves, party of Paetongtarn, whose father was deposed in 2006, has best chance of forming majorityThailand’s parliament has been dissolved, paving the way for an election in May that will pit military-linked candidates against ...
Mar. 20, 2023 - The Guardian - World -
Flood problems grow as new storm heads toward California
Crews rushed to repair a levee break on a storm-swollen river in California's central coast before yet another atmospheric river arrives Monday night, further walloping the state's swamped farmland and agricultural communities. (March 14)
Mar. 14, 2023 - GANNETT Syndication Service - Top stories - California -
Asteroid headed toward Earth may arrive on Valentine's Day 2046 - Nasa
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Mar. 10, 2023 - BBC News - Home - Top stories -
Massive seaweed belt still on track to hit US: When will it arrive?
A giant seaweed belt twice the width of the United States has its sights set on Florida, where it could wreak havoc as it washes ashore.
Mar. 22, 2023 - Just In News | The Hill - Politics -
What to know about Trump's hush money case heading into Wednesday
Secret Service agents have not yet done a security review of the 100 Centre Street Courthouse, where Trump could face a judge if he's indicted.
Mar. 21, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - Donald trump -
How the U.S. Navy is preparing for possible Chinese aggression toward Taiwan
The U.S. Navy is preparing in case of a possible Chinese offensive against Taiwan. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell takes a look at what some of that training looks like aboard the USS Nimitz.
Mar. 21, 2023 - World - CBSNews.com - World -
How the U.S. Navy is preparing for possible Chinese aggression toward Taiwan
The U.S. Navy is preparing in case of a possible Chinese offensive against Taiwan. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell takes a look at what some of that training looks like aboard the USS Nimitz.
Mar. 20, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
North Korea launches 2 missiles toward sea as U.S. and South hold drills
North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles Tuesday in another show of force after the U.S. and South Korea began military drills.
Mar. 13, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - North korea -
US Federal Reserve and other central banks try to head off crisis by keeping dollars flowing
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Economic Report: U.S. economy is headed for trouble, leading economic index signals
The U.S. leading economic index fell 0.3% in February — the 11th decline in a row — continuing to signal an upcoming recession.
Mar. 17, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business -
Sunak heads to US to unveil latest news on Australian nuclear sub deal
Latest phase of Aukus scheme comes amid concerns about growing threat from ChinaRishi Sunak will fly to San Diego on Sunday to unveil plans for supplying Australia with nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus scheme amid concerns about the ...
Mar. 11, 2023 - The Guardian - World