Sargassum in the Atlantic Ocean Reaches a New Spring High
Researchers using remote sensing data from NASA’s Aqua and Terra satellites have measured the largest ever March density in the Great Sargassum Belt.
Researchers using remote sensing data from NASA’s Aqua and Terra satellites have measured the largest ever March density in the Great Sargassum Belt.
This year’s red tide is so severe that it has forced Florida to declare a state of emergency.
Remote sensing is being used to help researchers monitor water quality in lakes and coastal areas.
Given the importance of knowing how blooms affect aquatic life, remote sensing techniques using a variety of available imagery have been developed.