Massive amounts of sargassum, a brown seaweed that naturally floats in the Atlantic Ocean, are already washing ashore across South Florida, the Florida Keys and parts of the Caribbean—and researchers ...

Sargassum, a type of floating brown algae, is increasingly blanketing Florida's coastlines. While beneficial for marine life, large amounts of sargassum on beaches can be an issue for residents and ...

Alcohol is prohibited on several Northeast Florida beaches, including Jacksonville, Neptune, and Ponte Vedra Beach. Violating local beach alcohol ordinances can lead to fines up to $500 or potential ...

Sargassum seaweed is piling up on Florida beaches, creating a foul smell and potential health issues. Individuals can remove small amounts of sargassum by hand, but permits are needed for mechanical ...

South Florida beaches are once again dealing with large blooms of sargassum seaweed, and scientists say the 2026 season could become one of the worst on record. Large amounts of sargassum have already ...