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Massive Sargassum Growth Sparks Environmental Cleanup Efforts
2/26/2026
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Story summary
- The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt stretches from the Caribbean to West Africa.
- Satellites detect rapid growth of the belt over the past 15 years.
- 37.5 million tons were recorded last May.
- Excess seaweed washing ashore creates environmental and economic challenges.
- Coastal communities are exploring cleanup teams and alternative uses for the seaweed.
