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Sargassum: From coastal menace to natural resource

Sargassum uses: Housing, fuel, textiles, and the next wave of sustainability.

For years, sargassum has been branded a disaster for Caribbean nations and coastal communities worldwide. Beaches once prized for tourism are now often buried beneath thick, foul-smelling mats of this brown seaweed. Fisherfolk, hoteliers, and environmentalists have sounded alarms as it suffocates coral reefs, traps marine life, and drives visitors …

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