Invasive alga spreads along the coast of Sines and threatens biodiversity

An invasive alga is spreading along the coast of Sines and represents a threat to the biodiversity of the region. The presence of this alga was detected about 10 years ago, and since then constant records have been made of its expansion along the coast. The advance of the invasive species worries authorities and specialists due to the negative impact it can have on local marine ecosystems, affecting wildlife and the environmental balance of the coastal zone.