The Growing Threat of Macroalgae Tides to Marine Environments and Economies

Macroalgae tides are driven by human-induced factors like eutrophication and climate change.

These events cause severe biodiversity loss, damage to fishing gear, and substantial tourism declines.

The invasive Rugulopteryx okamurae seaweed is causing massive ecological damage along Spanish coastlines.

Current management strategies focusing only on shoreline cleanup are insufficient to curb the spread.