A massive seaweed bloom spread across 5,000-mile, the ‘Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt,’ is one of the largest on record and is posing a threat to wildlife, infrastructure, and the tourism industry. The stench of rotting beached sargassum is a problem for tourism in both Mexico and Florida. The seaweed stretching about twice the width of the US could create havoc on beaches as ocean currents float it towards land. The Sargassum Belt’s issues have concerned scientists for the past decade, but experts believe this year’s bloom is particularly alarming. Beaches in Key West, Florida, and Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and … Continue reading A Massive 5,000-Mile Seaweed Bloom Threatens Tourism and Ecosystems Along the Atlantic Belt