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FAU gets $1.3 million grant to clean up sargassum in Florida beaches
A FAU Harbor Branch project will examine both environmental and ecological impacts of sargassum inundations in Florida.
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What are the dangers of sand holes? Florida professor explains after girl's death
Dr. Stephen Leatherman from Florida International University’s Department of Earth and Environment warns that deep holes in the sand can be a “death trap.”
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Florida professor explains the dangers of sand holes
Dr. Stephen Leatherman from Florida International University’s Department of Earth and Environment explains the dangers of digging deep holes in sand.
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When will sargassum – the smelly, brown seaweed blob – hit Florida beaches in 2024?
5.5 million metric tons of sargassum were detected in the central Atlantic in January, according to the Univesity of South Florida’s satellite-based Sargassum Watch System
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Are Florida's waters safe to swim in? What to know before going to the beach this holiday weekend
Before jumping into the water, here’s a look at some things to watch out for as you make your way to the beach this weekend
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Florida: An explainer on what you need to know
A rare species of so-called “flesh-eating” bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater has been linked to five deaths in Florida this year.
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The 10 most in-demand summer vacation destinations in the United States — 3 are in Florida
HomeToGo ranked the most popular U.S. summer destinations based on growth in travelers searching for stays between July 1 and August 31, 2023.
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Which Florida beaches are better — the West or East coast? FIU expert ‘Dr. Beach' explains
Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka ‘Dr. Beach,’ explained that it depends what you’re looking for in a beach.
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Marine heat wave: As Florida waters reach record-temperatures, is it safe to swim?
Waters off the southern coast of the Florida reached never-before-seen temperatures in 2023, the NOAA reported.
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Some Florida beaches are potentially unsafe due to poop contamination: Report
A favorite way to beat the heat over the summer is to cool down is to head down to the beach, but a startling new report could make you think twice before diving in.
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Over half of U.S. beaches are potentially unsafe due to poop contamination: report
Over 50% of beaches in the United States had at least one day when fecal contamination reached unsafe levels to swim.
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Florida beaches: west vs. east coast
The differences between the west and east coast Floridian beaches.
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Florida teenager survives brain-eating amoeba with 97% fatality rate
Caleb Ziegelbaur, 14, was given four days to live when he was rushed to the emergency room in July 2022, his mother said.
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Scientists noticed ‘dramatic decrease' in sargassum in South Florida beaches. USF professor explains why
If you are planning a beach vacation in South Florida this summer, you are in luck. The massive amounts of sargassum seaweed have finally left our shores.
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Sargassum: What South Florida beaches look like for July 4th festivities
Our chopper caught a sight to behold as the sandy shores looked fresh and clear of the smelly sargassum that threatened the summer. Here’s what it looks like today compared to three months ago.
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Florida drownings due to rip currents: How to escape one
Rip currents were responsible for at least a dozen deaths at Florida beaches in June 2023 alone. NBC6 Meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin has more on how to survive one.
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What's in the Seaweed? Researchers Find ‘High Amounts' of Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Sargassum
Sargassum seaweed, Vibrio bacteria and plastic debris are interacting in the ocean to create a perfect “pathogen storm” that researchers say could seriously impact both marine life and public health.
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Top 10 Beaches in the US for 2023, According to ‘Dr. Beach'
Two Florida beaches have been named among the country’s best beaches for 2023, according to the annual ranking released by the world’s foremost “beachologist.”
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See Where 2 Florida Beaches Rank Among the 10 Best in the US, According to FIU's ‘Dr. Beach'
Two Florida beaches have been named among the country’s best beaches for 2023, according to the annual ranking released Thursday by the world’s foremost “beachologist.”
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Earth Day in Florida: NBC6 Viewers Share Their Favorite Photos of Nature in the Sunshine State
To celebrate Earth Day 2023, NBC6 viewers sent in some of their favorite nature photos taken right here in Florida.