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SCIENCEJul 31 · 18:23 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ and DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press

A blanket of seaweed smothers coastlines from the Caribbean to Mexico

Massive amounts of sargassum seaweed are covering Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coastlines, harming marine life and tourism. Mexico plans to invest $115 million to address the issue, but removal efforts are insufficient as decomposing seaweed drives away visitors and threatens local economies.

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University of South Florida’s Optical Oceanography LaborganizationBrian BarnespersonGreat Atlantic Sargassum BelttopicMexicoplacePlaya del CarmenplaceAlan VázquezpersonQuintana Rooplace
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