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Record amount of sargassum seaweed found on Florida coast: "It stinks"

Record amount of sargassum seaweed found on Florida coast: "It stinks"

Summary

A record large amount of sargassum seaweed has arrived on beaches in Florida. This seaweed creates a strong bad smell and is affecting people living near the coast.

Key Facts

  • Sargassum is a type of brown seaweed that floats in the ocean.
  • An unusually large amount of sargassum has come ashore on Florida’s coast.
  • The seaweed produces a strong, unpleasant odor as it decomposes.
  • Coastal communities are experiencing impacts from this seaweed buildup.
  • This event is not typical and is being closely watched by experts.
  • The seaweed can affect tourism and local businesses near the beaches.
  • Scientists study sargassum to understand why these large blooms happen.
  • The problem has been reported by CBS News with on-site coverage.
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