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Seaweed Invasion: The Impact of Sargassum on the Caribbean in 2023
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Seaweed Invasion: The Impact of Sargassum on the Caribbean in 2023

The Caribbean region, famous for its pristine white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters, has been facing a new challenge in recent years – the invasion of Sargassum seaweed. This brown macroalgae, known for its distinctive floating masses, has been washing up on the Caribbean shores in unprecedented amounts. As the sargassum crisis continues to grow…