When Dr. Dennis McGillicuddy fished with his grandfather in the waters off the coast of Miami, he said they looked for sargassum–because seaweed was a sign of life. “Our objective was to find ...
Travelers and doctors alike should be aware that prolonged contact with the Sargassum weed, or inhaling the hydrogen sulfide gas it gives off as it decomposes on the beach, can cause heart ...
Sargassum lies on the beach on Key Biscayne, Fla. Jan. 9, 2022. Scientists say a large mass of the seaweed spotted earlier this year is likely no longer a threat for Miami area beaches. But they don't ...
Visitors also say the views are great and praise the beach's soft white sand. In recent months, several visitors noted an abundance of sargassum (smelly seaweed). You'll find Smathers Beach on the ...
Belize is participating through Caribbean Chemicals, which aims to develop safe agricultural products using advanced technologies to reduce toxins in sargassum biomass. Another project ...
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