Determining how much sargassum should stay can be challenging. Experts consider its natural benefits and beach access for tourists and locals.

Sargassum, a floating brown algae is washing up along the entire Texas coast and locally on Padre and Mustang Islands.

Sargassum levels across the eastern Caribbean and western Atlantic reached record highs in April 2025, with continued growth ...

The stinky sargassum is currently traveling across the Atlantic and Caribbean. It’s the largest amount ever recorded.

Alligator season is here; seaweed is on Florida beaches and Delray is getting a retro-style club, Good Night John Boy.

If you have ever heard of the Sargasso Sea, raise your hand. How about sargassum seaweed? Never heard of either one, you shouldn’t feel bad. The Sargasso Sea is located ...

The natural currents of the Atlantic Ocean cause great masses of sargassum to periodically drift from Africa to South America ...

Jace Tunnell, a marine biologist from the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, said their sudden ...

The sargassum, a type of algae, is good for the ecosystem. But beachgoers may find it unappealing as it decays.

Sargassum may be stinking up Padre Island, but this ocean oddity is more than just a nuisance. Discover why experts say it’s ...

While the amount and smell of the piles might be overwhelming to beachgoers, the seaweed plays a vital role in the ...