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Green and golden seaweed tides on the rise
Smetacek, V.; Zingone, A. (2013). Green and golden seaweed tides on the rise. Nature (Lond.) 504(7478): 84-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature12860
In: Nature: International Weekly Journal of Science. Nature Publishing Group: London. ISSN 0028-0836; e-ISSN 1476-4687, more
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    Marine/Coastal
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  • Smetacek, V.
  • Zingone, A., more
Abstract
    Sudden beaching of huge seaweed masses smother the coastline and form rotting piles on the shore. The number of reports of these events in previously unaffected areas has increased worldwide in recent years. These 'seaweed tides' can harm tourism-based economies, smother aquaculture operations or disrupt traditional artisanal fisheries. Coastal eutrophication is the obvious, ultimate explanation for the increase in seaweed biomass, but the proximate processes that are responsible for individual beaching events are complex and require dedicated study to develop effective mitigation strategies. Harvesting the macroalgae, a valuable raw material, before they beach could well be developed into an effective solution.
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