Second-largest sargassum belt on record spans Atlantic from Africa to Caribbean

The 2026 sargassum bloom in the Atlantic is the second largest ever recorded, stretching from West Africa to the Caribbean. This continues a trend of large blooms, with potential impacts on coastal ecosystems, tourism, and fisheries. The exact drivers remain uncertain, but nutrient runoff and ocean warming are likely contributors.

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