Sargassum (F. Sargassaceae) is an important seaweed excessively distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Different species of Sargassum have folk applications in human nutrition and are considered a rich source of vitamins, carotenoids, proteins, and minerals.

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

Feb 5, 2025 · Sargassum is a group of brown algae that provides food, refuge, and breeding ground for many marine animals, such as turtles, crabs, shrimp, fish, and seabirds. Sargassum species are widely distributed across tropical and temperate oceans, in shallow waters and coral reefs, as well as the open ocean.

Mar 15, 2023 · After a decade of record-breaking blooms, 2023's sargassum mass is again shaping up to cause headaches (literally and figuratively) for beachside towns and tourists. Here's what you need to know....

What is Sargassum, where does it come from, and what happens when it washes ashore? This infographic illustrates the movement of Sargassum from sea to shore. Out at sea, Sargassum provides important fish and wildlife habitat. However, this free-floating algae often washes ashore in great quantities due to strong wind and water currents.

1 day ago · Sargassum is floating macroalgae that has inundated beaches in the Caribbean since 2011, impacting tourism, harming the health of humans and marine life, and costing local governments millions of ...

Sargassum is a floating mass of brown algae, playing an important role in the ocean's ecosystem due to the diverse marine life it supports. Sargassum is commonly thought of as a mass of seaweed, but it is actually a brown algae that floats in the …

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 open sea.

1 day ago · By: Carlyn Scott, Science Communications Manager A brown alga called Sargassum has inundated beaches in the Caribbean since 2011, impacting tourism, harming the health of humans and marine life, and costing local governments millions of dollars per year to clean up.. Scientists have been divided on the causes of the phenomenon known as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB).

Sargassum is a seaweed (macroalgae) that belongs to the class Phaeophyceae (brown algae). It is commonly known as gulfweed and sea holly. Almost 150 species of the seaweed are known that commonly inhabit the tropical seas and oceans.

Feb 11, 2025 · Dive into the Sargassum Hub to discover more about the ongoing initiatives relating to the Sargassum phenomenon happening in coastal areas around the globe.

Sargassum is a genus of large brown algae that includes over 300 species. Two prevalent species in the Atlantic Sargassum natans and Sargassum fluitans, are found in free-floating mats, held afloat by gas-filled bladders.

2 days ago · MBL Associate Scientist Loretta Roberson, a collaborator on this project, is quoted. The team is establishing a research center called Sargassum BioRefinery (SaBRe) and Roberson is working on efficient methods for harvesting and processing Sargassum. A team of researchers led by Princeton University with funding from Schmidt Sciences has embarked on an ambitious project to transform Sargassum ...

The genus Sargassum (Spanish sargazo, sea­weed) is represented by about 150 species, out of which 1 6 species are found in India. It is found in tem­perate, subtropical and tropical regions of both northern and southern hemispheres.

1 day ago · A massive bloom of sargassum drenched coastlines of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean earlier this year. Now, the USF College of Marine Science is leading a grant to develop a forecasting system so areas can better prepare. A USF study found that vertical currents are likely behind the ...

There are dozens of Sargassum algae. Thanks to the Sargassum citizen science network, scientists and researchers have been able to highlight the three models that are invading the Caribbean. Under optimal conditions, they can double in volume in a week !

Apr 4, 2023 · Sargassum is a type of brown algae, found abundantly in the ocean. The large brown seaweed floats in big island masses, unattached from the ocean floor. Looking closely at the plant, the structure makes it easily identifiable.

Jul 15, 2018 · Sargassum is a type of seaweed, or brown algae, that spends its life on the ocean’s surface and floats in large masses. Unlike red tide and blue-green algae, sargassum isn’t harmful. In fact, it’s an important fish habitat that provides food and refuge for fish, birds, crabs, shrimp and many other marine organisms.

Sep 2, 2022 · Sargassum is a genus of large brown seaweed (a type of algae) that floats in island-like masses, never attaching to the seafloor. It is abundant in the ocean and has leafy appendages, branches, and round, gas-filled structures called pneumatocysts, which are filled mostly with oxygen.