Brian Barnes
Coverage of Brian Barnes in the Nexus archive.
- A blanket of seaweed smothers coastlines from the Caribbean to Mexico
Sargassum seaweed is blanketing Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coastlines, harming marine life and tourism. Mexico plans to invest $115 million to address the crisis, as decomposing seaweed drives away visitors and disrupts local economies.
- 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.
- A blanket of seaweed smothers coastlines from the Caribbean to Mexico
Swaths of seaweed are blanketing Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coastlines, suffocating marine life and harming tourism. Scientists report 27 million metric tons of sargassum in July 2025, with Mexico investing $115 million to address the crisis. The algae is now growing locally instead of being carried by currents, marking a significant shift from historical patterns.