Seaweed-don't miss it!

[Matt J]

So how's that nutritious seaweed looking these days? My group will be down on Saturday. I'm not complaining - just managing expectations of those in our group who might be ignorant to the environmental benefits of the Sargassum and other marine vegetation.

Okay, okay - maybe I 'd like a day or 2 of clear water also. Thanks in advance for the heads up.

I'd just tell them there is tons, about a foot and a half deep covering the entire beach. They'll be plesently surprised when they find a lot less. That's what my parents did when we went to the beach.

 

[Smiling JOe]

good idea gaiboy. It depends on where you look, but compared to the peak, I don't even notice it. Much of it is covered with sand, but by Sunday, you have no idea of what it may be like. Maybe the June Grass will wash up by then, or maybe the water will be completely free of all of it.

 

[Matt J]

good idea gaiboy. It depends on where you look, but compared to the peak, I don't even notice it. Much of it is covered with sand, but by Sunday, you have no idea of what it may be like. Maybe the June Grass will wash up by then, or maybe the water will be completely free of all of it.

That's true, of the real funn is when it starts decomposing under the sand. Peeeuuu. Not the best time to go digging in the sand.

 

[arkiegirl]

seaweed questions

My mom is in Seagrove and is asking me to post about the seaweed--or what ever is in the water right now.

What causes this and how long does it typically last? They said it was clear on Monday but yesterday and today it is gross. From past experience I told her it would come and go, but I have no idea what brings it in or takes it out.

Do you know how far down the beach it goes?

 

[jodiFL]

[ame="http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=23807"]Seaweed-don't miss it! - SoWal Beaches Forum[/ame]

This thread should have all the info you need. There is alot of useful info so make sure to read all posts.

 

[30A Skunkape]

I bet she is asking about june grass. As the name implies, it washes up every June. It will probably be around for the rest of June. It does not bite!

 

[BeachSiO2]

Word on the street is that complaints are rolling about why isn't it being removed so Channel 7 is heading out to do TV interviews. Hopefully, the information is well received.

 

[ASH]

The weeds are really annoying to anyone fishing as it gets on the line and is very tough to get off.
The smell when it starts to rot is what will drive people from the beaches for a week or so.

 

[30A Skunkape]

The weeds are really annoying to anyone fishing as it gets on the line and is very tough to get off.
The smell when it starts to rot is what will drive people from the beaches for a week or so.

True enough;hate it

 

[seagrovegirl]

When it starts to dry it attracts flies too!!! But our beach needs it...let nature take care of it.