Bonaire National Marine Park Requests Divers’ Help with Identification
Over the past few days, the Bonaire National Marine Park has received reports of an important algae bloom in various areas on the reefs of Bonaire. The marine park is asking any divers in the water to be on the lookout for this algae and to report any occurrence they may find.
If you see this algae (Trichogloeopsis pedicellata), please report the dive site, date, approximate dimensions of the covered area, and depth. Pictures will also help. The algae is fleshy, four to six inches high (10 to 16 cm), and its color is pale-pink to white. It is not toxic and the marine park believes this is simply a spring boom that will most likely disappear in a few weeks. You data will help the park to have a better idea of the actual extension and the evolution of this bloom.
You may report any sightings by emailing marinepark@stinapa.org. (Source: Bonaire National Marine Park)
