It's a Shipwreck. Last month people noticed wood jutting from the sand in Daytona Beach Shores. Speculation ran wild, but archaeologists now say it was a ship, most likely a 19th-century merchant vessel.
What is the debris on the beach in Florida?
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla.– Mysterious debris revealed in the wake of Hurricane Nicole in Daytona Beach Shores could be a ship from the 19th century. Archaeologists with the state uncovered about 20 feet of what appears to be a cargo vessel or merchant ship, the equivalent of a semitruck, on Tuesday.
What was unearthed in Florida?
Construction crews were digging in St. Augustine, Florida, earlier this month when they stumbled upon an unexpected hurdle: a 19th-century shipwreck.
What is the wooden object in Florida?
The object began protruding out of the sand after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole battered Volusia County earlier this year, said Kevin A. Captain, a spokesperson for for Volusia County. It appears to be a wooden structure and looks like pieces of wood poking out of the beach for about 80 feet.
What is the green blob in Florida?
Sargassum quantity decreased by 15% from April to May 2023, research shows. ORLANDO, Fla. – The massive blob of seaweed that started stinking up Florida beaches earlier this year has started to shrink, according to researchers at the University of South Florida.
What is the brown stuff on the beach in Florida?
Sargassum is a type of brown seaweed that is washing up on beaches in Florida. As it rots, it gives off a substance called hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide has a very unpleasant odor, like rotten eggs.
Did Daytona Beach Pier get destroyed?
Millions poured into Daytona Beach's iconic pier. DAYTONA BEACH — Daytona Beach's original pier, built in 1900, had only been standing in the waves for a few years when it was pummeled by a hurricane. The pier survived the beating, but then in 1919 it was destroyed by a fire.
What is the mysterious debris in Florida?
Why is the water in Florida unswimmable?
For a state known for its lakefront houses, clear springs and shining seas, Florida harbors a surprising amount of water management issues–80% of the state's lakes and springs are currently unswimmable. The culprit? Algal bloom.
What is the 80 foot wooden object on Florida beach?
The unknown object, which is composed of wood and possibly some metal, is about 80 feet long and was first noticed by passing beachgoers. A giant, mysterious object has been discovered on Daytona Beach Shores in Volusia County, Florida, leaving locals and officials perplexed.
Where in fl will the seaweed blob hit?
Piles of sargassum seaweed are accumulating on the beaches of Florida's Key West. Scientists say the seaweed is expected to increase even more over the next few months.
What is the floating blob headed to Florida?
A giant blob of seaweed twice the width of the continental United States is headed for the shores of Florida and other coastlines throughout the Gulf of Mexico, threatening to dump smelly and possibly harmful piles across beaches and dampening tourism season.
Is it safe to swim in sargassum?
“You can swim in the water if there's sargassum and people do, but I have seen some reports of sea lice associated with sargassum in water with big mats of it floating around,” he says, referring to small jellyfish larvae, which can cause the skin to erupt in a red, itchy rash.
What happens when a sargassum is washed ashore?
When washed ashore, Sargassum will decompose (rot). Rotting Sargassum causes the production of hydrogen sulfide gas which smells like rotten eggs. How can hydrogen sulfide affect my health? Hydrogen sulfide can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat.
What is the mysterious object at Daytona Beach?
Augustine Lighthouse Archeologist Chuck Meide has confirmed that the "mystery object" buried on Daytona Beach Shores is a shipwreck. The wreckage can be seen poking out from underneath the sand.
What object was found on Daytona Beach?
Now researchers say it's likely the remains of a cargo ship from the 1800s. The debris attracted attention when beachgoers spotted it on Daytona Beach Shores. A team from the St. Augustine Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) investigated the remnants this week.