Sargassum - Wikipedia Sargassum (F Sargassaceae) is an important seaweed excessively distributed in tropical and subtropical regions Different species of Sargassum have folk applications in human nutrition and are considered a rich source of vitamins, carotenoids, proteins, and minerals
Sargassum Monitoring N°1 citizen science network | Maps Forecast We monitor all areas and countries affected by sargassum We share best practices for preserving coastal sea fauna and flora Sargassum seaweed, originally beneficial to the marine ecosystem, has been spreading dangerously since 2011 due to human pollution
Seaweed overruns some Caribbean beaches as Sargassum hits record levels PONCE, Puerto Rico – As Sargassum levels surge to unprecedented amounts across parts of the Atlantic basin, some beaches in the Caribbean have already been overwhelmed by the thick, smelly seaweed Photos and videos taken throughout the Caribbean show extensive accumulations of the smelly algae
Sargassum: From Sea to Shore - NOAAs National Ocean Service What is Sargassum, where does it come from, and what happens when it washes ashore? This infographic illustrates the movement of Sargassum from sea to shore Out at sea, Sargassum provides important fish and wildlife habitat However, this free-floating algae often washes ashore in great quantities due to strong wind and water currents
Basic Information on Sargassum | US EPA Sargassum is a group of brown algae that provides food, refuge, and breeding ground for many marine animals, such as turtles, crabs, shrimp, fish, and seabirds Sargassum species are widely distributed across tropical and temperate oceans, in shallow waters and coral reefs, as well as the open ocean
What is Sargassum - NOAA Ocean Exploration Sargassum is a genus of large brown seaweed (a type of algae) that floats in island-like masses and never attaches to the seafloor
Sargassum Hub - SARGASSUM INFORMATION HUB The hub offers access to real-time monitoring tools, best practices for management, and resources for businesses exploring Sargassum valorization For the public, it raises awareness of environmental impacts and adaptation measures