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Sargassum Surge Threatens Caribbean Tourism | Philadelphia News
Sargassum seaweed is choking Caribbean and Mexican beaches in record amounts, turning tourist havens into foul-smelling wastelands. Unlike past years where currents pushed it ashore, this year’s bloom is fueled by local growth driven by farm runoff, warming waters, and climate shifts. With tourism collapsing and livelihoods vanishing, scientists warn 2026 could be the second-worst year ever. Mexico’s $100 million cleanup effort barely scratches the surface. While sargassum supports ocean life offshore, on land it suffocates coral, blocks sunlight, and threatens sea turtles. Some communities…
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