The invasive algae is spreading along the coast of Sines, representing a threat to local biodiversity. The species is native to the Mediterranean and arrived on the Portuguese coast through natural means.
According to researcher Joaquim Parrinha, the algae first established itself in the Algarve and subsequently advanced north along the Portuguese coast, now reaching the Sines area.
The expansion of this invasive species worries authorities and researchers due to the impact it may have on the marine ecosystems of the region, altering the natural balance of coastal biodiversity.
