#sargassum

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
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fromMiami Herald
2 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

From foul to fuel: how a seaweed problem could power the Caribbean

Many residents of Soubise, one of the areas worst affected, say they have learned to live with the problem, which has plagued the island, and others like it, for years.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Scientists identify tipping point' that caused clumps of toxic Florida seaweed

The primary source of nutrients for the massive sargassum blooms is the seasonal phenomenon of vertical mixing, not just nutrient runoff from rivers.
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