Sargassum Surge: Navigating the Seaweed Invasion on Florida’s Shores in 2024
In recent years, Florida’s picturesque beaches have faced an unwelcome visitor: sargassum, a type of seaweed that originates from the Sargasso Sea. This floating mass of algae, while a critical habitat for marine life in the open ocean, becomes a nuisance when it washes ashore, releasing an unpleasant smell as it decomposes. The annual influx […]
Flesh Eating Disease Case in Florida Prompts Renewed Focus on Safety
A Florida man almost lost his leg to a flesh-eating disease after sustaining a human bite. The 52-year-old nearly died from the infection. Necrotizing fasciitis is extremely dangerous and can be transmitted through water, soil, and saliva. This means that human bites and contaminated water, and even soil containing the bacteria can be life-threatening. In […]
