Record sargassum season: Beaches across Florida are experiencing unprecedented sargassum blooms in 2026, affecting shorelines and visitor experiences. Destination selection: Travelers should match ...

A massive belt of floating seaweed is on track to make 2026 one of the worst sargassum years on record, with the brown algae already smothering Caribbean beaches and drifting into the Gulf, according ...

As South Florida beachgoers look forward to some summertime fun, they’ll likely have to wade through seaweed to take a dip. Sargassum levels on Florida beaches have been high, and more of the seaweed ...

Excessive sargassum seaweed has caused a Miami beach to be excluded from Dr. Beach's Top 10 list. Sargassum incursions may cause an estimated annual economic loss of $3.63 billion to coastal Florida.