Sargassum Surge Hits Florida Beaches

Florida’s beaches are drowning in sargassum seaweed this Memorial Day weekend, with scientists warning it could be the start of another record-breaking year fueled by pollution and warming oceans. While the stinky, smothering seaweed is a nightmare for beachgoers, local officials are leaving it be—because it’s feeding birds and crabs and helping stabilize sand. And get this: some researchers are seriously exploring whether this seaweed could actually be edible, turning a coastal crisis into a potential food revolution. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/335e029d1ba08374