Sargassum Biomass Measurements at Media Luna-Center Station, La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico.

Weekly measurements of Sargassum biomass from coastal waters in southwestern Puerto Rico

Data and Resources

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metadata_created 2026-08-21T13:42:36.468579
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notes Weekly measurements of Sargassum biomass from coastal waters in southwestern Puerto Rico
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title Sargassum Biomass Measurements at Media Luna-Center Station, La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico.