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.