The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.

"Unusual currents may be noticed in some areas ... a magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km in the Caribbean Sea around 6:23 p.m. ET, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Researchers identified a strong negative North Atlantic Oscillation in 2009–2010 as the tipping point that pushed sargassum ...

A USF study found that vertical currents are likely behind the algae blooms that dump sargassum onto Florida beaches each ...

Researchers identified a strong negative North Atlantic Oscillation in 2009--2010 as the tipping point that pushed sargassum into the tropical Atlantic, confirming vertical mixing, not rivers, as the ...

A “boatload” of Carnival and Royal Caribbean travelers are stuck at sea this week as a tropical storm heads their way. Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean are both adjusting their schedules ...