Origin by Ocean Blog Sargassum Blooms: Solving the Methane Emissions and Ecological Chaos

In recent years, coastal regions around the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and West Africa have been grappling with an environmental menace invasive Sargassum seaweed. Once a vital part of marine ecosystems, providing a floating habitat for fish and other marine species, Sargassum is now overwhelming beaches, marine habitats, and communities in record amounts. This brown seaweed has transformed from an ecological boon into a serious threat to the environment, human health, and the local economy.