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Record Sargassum Seaweed Smothers Florida Beaches

Smelly sargassum seaweed, emitting rotten-egg hydrogen sulfide, is covering Florida beaches in record amounts. Researchers warn Louisiana and Texas may be next, with 2026 possibly setting a new record. Beachgoers should avoid touching it due to skin rashes and respiratory irritation.