Outlook of 2026 Sargassum blooms May 31, 2026 by the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab

A perspective for the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America* by the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab – (bbarnes4@usf.edu, yuyuan@usf.edu, huc@usf.edu) The map above shows the average Sargassum abundance for the month of May 2026, with warm colors representing higher abundance. The top color (red) indicates that 0.4% of the ocean surface is… Read More Sargasso May 2026

Marine heatwave Bulletin Forecasts for May 30, 2026​ – Reposted from Mercator Ocean International

Global Ocean North Atlantic The marine heatwave located at the centre of the ocean is decreasing both in intensity and area, and only some sparse areas of moderate to strong intensity remain.The marine heatwave located at the West of the Mexican Gulf is increasing in intensity. The marine heatwave affecting the Caribbean Sea is decreasing in intensity.  South Atlantic The marine… Read More SST World May 30-2026

Outlook of Sargassum Blooms – April 30, 2026

A perspective for the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America* by the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab – (bbarnes4@usf.edu, yuyuan@usf.edu, huc@usf.edu) The map above illustrates the average Sargassum abundance for April 2026, with warmer colors indicating higher concentrations. The highest level (red) represents about 0.4% coverage of the ocean surface, meaning Sargassum clumps… Read More Sargasso map April 2026

Marine heatwave Bulletin Forecasts for May 2, 2026​ – Reposted from Mercator Ocean

Global Ocean North Atlantic The marine heatwave in the center of the basin around 30°N is decreasing in both area and intensity, with only a few scattered areas of moderate intensity remaining.  South Atlantic A moderate marine heatwave is developing near the equator. The marine heatwave near 15°S is decreasing in both area and intensity, with only a few… Read More

Marine heatwave Bulletin Forecasts for April 18, 2026​ – Reposted from Mercator Ocean

GLOBAL OCEAN North Atlantic The marine heatwave in the centre of the basin remains stable in terms of coverage and intensity, with only a few scattered areas classified as moderate and locally strong.  South Atlantic The marine heatwave off the coast of West Africa, extending from the equator to 30°S across the eastern half of the basin, remains generally stable in terms… Read More SST Global April 18 2026