A meadow of Halophila stipulacea is seen in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Halophila stipulacea can form dense mats with over 6,000 blades per square meter, making it nearly impossible for other ...

H. stipulacea has different properties from Florida's native seagrasses, which many species, including sea turtles, manatees, shrimp, stone crabs, scallops, and more, rely on for food and shelter.

Halophila stipulacea, a small-body seagrass native to the Indian Ocean, began spreading in the 1800s following the opening of the Suez Canal in Egypt, a man-made waterway that connects the Red Sea ...

Halophila stipulacea, native to the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, is an adaptable variety of seagrass, making it a considerable threat to the environment.

Halophila stipulacea first started spreading its distribution with the opening of the Suez Canal in the late 1800s, hitching rides on the anchors and other parts of boats. By the early 2000s, it was ...

Halophila stipulacea, native to the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, is an adaptable variety of seagrass, making it a considerable threat to the environment.It can thrive in different ...

Halophila Stipulacea first started spreading when the Suez Canal opened in the late 1800s. It would "hitch rides on the anchors and other parts of boats," the release read.

Halophila stipulacea, a nonnative seagrass from the Indian Ocean, has been found in Biscayne Bay near Key Biscayne. Though hardy, the nonnative seagrass is shorter than native species, and may may ...

The Seagrass Species That Is Not So Slowly Taking Over the World When Halophila stipulacea comes to town, it outcompetes native seagrasses. That’s bad—but its spread brings unexpected benefits ...

Halophila Stipulacea first started spreading when the Suez Canal opened in the late 1800s. It would "hitch rides on the anchors and other parts of boats," the release read.

MIAMI — An aggressive seagrass was discovered in South Florida, marking the first time this specific species has been found in the waters along the continental United States. Florida ...