Seaweed-don't miss it!

[ASH]

OK, no reason to post any of my pics. The rest of you already pretty much hit it. I started at Navarre this weekend and the weeds and wood were pretty thick on the beach. The jelly fish were so bad that I couldn't fish. I got hit about 5 different times from Nettle Jelly's and then wussed out on fishing any more. Sting wore off in about a half hour. Went to Okaloosa Island and the weeds were still off shore a hundred yards or so, but working their way in. Walked West and snorkled for awhile and really hit a jackpot of shells. Jelly's were few on Okaloosa. It will only be a couple days before the beach smells pretty bad with the heat we are having right now.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Sargassum Grass at Grayton is now almost completely buried by sand.

 

[ASH]

I got to see lots of the fish that are right in the weeds. People were scooping them into buckets so that others back on shore could see them too. There was another organism that I am trying to find out what it was, it loooked like a weed, but shifted back and forth to propel itself. It looked like puffy weeds and was different then the fish that swam amongst the weeds. I held it in my goggles to show my wife before letting it go.
I hears someone call it a Spanish something or another, but don't fully remember.

 

[mikecat adjuster]

I've been enjoying the water for the past week and a half and while there has been some seaweed, the water has been absolutely gorgeous. It isn't bad at all from my standpoint.

 

[Teresa]

Does anyone remember the year it was so bad that one of the floats in the July 4th parade featured it? I think it was our own Dave R. that wore the gas mask on that float.

that sounds hilarious! would love to see a pic!!!

This Sargassum Fish was caught by Little GreenRoomSurfer (who is also a fish), and was quickly released unharmed after a few quick photos.

that is so coooool!!!!!!!!!! thanks sj.


we swam at the gulf a few times last week, instead of the lake at grayton, and noticed sargassum but it surely did not detract from the beauty of the water and beach - not at all! the beach is glorious in all its forms. it is forever changing while at the same time going through very seasonal/predictable cycles.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Did you see the video, yet?

 

[Teresa]

Did you see the video, yet?

no, am I suppose to be checking a certain thread or place on the board for vids?

 

[Smiling JOe]

no, am I suppose to be checking a certain thread or place on the board for vids?

Sorry. I'm not sure if the video segment of SoWal has yet to be launched. I just figured you might have some inside scoop, and be able to view it. I uploaded it this afternoon. -- It is mostly a bunch of bubbles and gurgling noises.

 

[Teresa]

Sorry. I'm not sure if the video segment of SoWal has yet to be launched. I just figured you might have some inside scoop, and be able to view it. I uploaded it this afternoon. -- It is mostly a bunch of bubbles and gurgling noises.

can't wait!

 

[gardening1970]

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.