Sargassum (F. Sargassaceae) is an important seaweed excessively distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Different species of Sargassum have folk applications in human nutrition …

Sargassum is a genus of large brown seaweed (a type of algae) that floats in island-like masses and never attaches to the seafloor.

Jun 28, 2023 · The world's biggest bloom of sargassum in the Atlantic Ocean is filled with plastic and bacteria that live on it – they could be the secret behind the seaweed's success.

Feb 8, 2025 · A significant amount of sargassum seaweed may be prevalent across the tropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea throughout the year, according to a sargassum outlook …

Mar 15, 2023 · Since 2011, a fleet of seaweed patches double the size of the contiguous U.S. has cycled from West Africa to Florida, threatening beaches from Martinique to Miami. This year, it …

When Sargassum moves closer to land, NOAA and partners provide tracking and forecasting to help people know when and where mats of algae are likely to come ashore. Once Sargassum …

Sargassum, genus of about 150 species of brown algae (family Sargassaceae) generally attached to rocks along coasts in temperate regions or occurring as pelagic (free-floating) algae in the …

In the Atlantic, the pelagic macro-algae, or sargassum seaweeds (Sargassum fluitans and Sargassum natans) serve as shelter, drawing in a tremendous variety of marine life and …

Apr 18, 2023 · Sargassum is a type of seaweed. It is yellow/brown and is sometimes known as the "floating golden rainforest". Although most seaweed has roots, sargassum has 'berries' or …

Aug 18, 2016 · It’s called Sargassum, brown algae (seaweed), a term coined by Portuguese sailors—which has even been attributed to Christopher Columbus (1492 expedition: first time …