Tag: Charlotte Harbor

Five Years Underwater — How a Community Helped Track Seagrass Loss in the Charlotte Harbor Estuary


September 1, 2026

When people think of Charlotte Harbor, they often look at the surface… and may or may not be disappointed by the often-brown water they see. Although this color is natural and results from staining by plant material (think tea), it may give ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Algae, Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte Harbor Estuary, Eyes On Seagrass, Macroalgae, Seagrass

Oh, Poop! Is that what I think it is?!


July 14, 2023

In recent years, Charlotte Harbor (and the Southwest coast of Florida in general) has seen the periodic episodes of floating grey and brown carpet-like blobs. Their appearance, and the fact that they sometimes have a strong smell, gives the ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Algae, Charlotte Harbor, Florida Sea Grant, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Harmful Algal Blooms, Nuisance, Seagrass, Water, Water Quality

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