An unusually heavy sargassum season is reshaping beach conditions and rankings across Florida.

Massive mats of sargassum are washing onto South Florida beaches earlier and heavier this season, prompting FIU researchers to explore turning the seaweed into food products.

Whether you're a native Floridian or a seasoned visitor to the state's coasts, you know it only takes a visit from one unwanted visitor to ruin any beach day — red tide. Karenia brevis is a naturally ...

A record-breaking amount of seaweed is expected to wash onto Florida beaches this summer, creating mounting concerns for ...

There's no beauty like that of a sandy beach overlooking crystal clear waters with waves crashing onto shore, but with so many beaches out there, where do you start? After all, the world is full of ...

Florida adds new sand to its hourglass with each beach renourishment project. Adding new sand, however, is a process that is ...