Mexico, Dominican Republic propose joint efforts to fight sargassum seaweed

Mexico, Dominican Republic propose joint efforts to fight sargassum seaweed

Atlantic sargassum blooms have dramatically increased over the past decade, fueled by nutrient pollution exacerbated by deforestation, warmer ocean temperatures and changes in sea currents

Sargassum Surge: What’s Fueling More Stinky Seaweed?

Have you seen reports of stinky seaweed blanketing beaches in Belize, Mexico, and even parts of the United States like Florida and the Carolinas? Well, this seaweed has a name: sargassum. And this year, there’s more of it than ever before. What is Sargassum? Sargassum is a type of brown algae that floats on the ... Read more The post Sargassum Surge: What’s Fueling More Stinky Seaweed? appeared first on Oceana.