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Florida Faces Record Sargassum Seaweed Invasion This Spring

5/12/2025

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Florida is grappling with an unprecedented invasion of sargassum seaweed, surpassing last year's record by 40%. This year's bloom, which kicked off in March, threatens to blanket beaches until May. Rising water temperatures and nutrient overload are fueling this surge, leading to hefty cleanup costs and urgent calls for eco-friendly disposal methods.

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Florida is grappling with an unprecedented invasion of sargassum seaweed, surpassing last year's record by 40%. This year's bloom, which kicked off in March, threatens to blanket beaches until May. Rising water temperatures and nutrient overload are fueling this surge, leading to hefty cleanup costs and urgent calls for eco-friendly disposal methods.