Scientists at the University of Miami have found that sargassum may have a different origin than previously anticipated.

As record-breaking amounts of sargassum seaweed drift toward Florida's shores, researchers at Florida International ...

A group of researchers, including FIU’s Imran Ahmad, are studying ways to turn the brown algae that washes onto Florida beaches into food grade ingredients. Each summer, thick mats of […] The post ...

"We know that sargassum thrives in warmer waters." ...

A buildup of seaweed, or sargassum, is typical for the spring months. But it can be unsightly, smelly and potentially harmful ...

Massive blooms of Sargassum seaweed that have inundated coastlines across the Atlantic since 2011 likely originate off the coast of West Africa—forming years before they are visible and overturning ...

Sargassum seaweed is already starting to pile up on Florida beaches, causing a horrid stench and costing millions. Here's what to know ...

It has been a nuisance for many a visitor.

Should gross sargassum (seaweed) stop you from a Florida beach visit? Definitely not. They're still postcard-worthy, despite ...

A record amount of sargassum seaweed is lurking in the Atlantic Ocean, just east of Florida. Sargassum is a yellowish-brown floating macroalgae that crabs, sea turtles, shrimp and other marine life ...

South Florida beaches should brace for possible record sargassum year. The brown seaweed is generally safe to touch but best to avoid swimming near it.

I was off work last week to spend time with family at the beach. The vacation was amazing, and I was thankful to get away, but when we arrived in the Dominican Republic, we encountered something we ...