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Learn more about the giant blob of seaweed headed to the U S

What is sargassum, and is it harmful to our health? We answer these and other questions about the giant blob of seaweed that's making its way to the U.S. east coast.

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Massive swath of brown algae angles toward Southwest Florida beaches, but need we worry?

A super-swath of brown seaweed is drifting toward Southwest Florida’s beaches, threatening to pile up feet deep in places and stink like rotten eggs.

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Massive swath of brown algae angles toward Southwest Florida beaches, but need we worry?

A super-swath of brown seaweed is drifting toward Southwest Florida’s beaches, threatening to pile up feet deep in places and stink like rotten eggs.

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Brookings Register | A 5,000-mile seaweed belt headed toward Florida

Brookings Register | A 5,000-mile seaweed belt headed toward Florida
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A huge seaweed belt is headed toward Florida Here s what to know

Once it washes ashore, sargassum is a nuisance a thick, brown algae that carpets beaches, releasing a pungent smell.

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