Oceans are home to a variety of marine algae, including sargassum seaweed, a naturally occurring seaweed that floats freely on the ocean’s surface that provides a crucial habitat for many marine species and is also an important element in shoreline stability. Over the past several years, South Florida has experienced high levels of sargassum in coastal waters and on local beaches. Excessive amounts of sargassum in populated areas are causing concern worldwide.
