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These Popular Beach Destinations Are Facing a Seaweed Crisis-Here's How They Can Be Dangerous

Recurring sargassum inundation has caused multi-million to billion-dollar economic losses to tourism, recreation, and fisheries in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Florida.

Environment

fromWIRED

5 months ago

The Plan to Turn the Caribbean's Glut of Sargassum Into Biofuel

Experts suggest converting record amounts of sargassum seaweed into biogas, construction materials, and carbon credits to mitigate environmental impacts.

Environment

fromSun Sentinel

5 months ago

Seaweed levels high in Atlantic. Here's what that could mean for Florida beaches.

Sargassum levels are increasing this year, contrary to typical seasonal patterns in Florida.

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

Caribbean beaches blighted by record masses of stinking seaweed

The record amount of sargassum has now reached an unprecedented 38 million tonnes, significantly disrupting Caribbean coastlines, wildlife, and tourism.

OMG science

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

8 months ago

Brace for the seaweed invasion, Florida. It could be biggest ever

Seaweed blooms are predicted to be significantly worse this season, potentially exceeding previous records and impacting beachgoers and local economies.