Sargassum explosion
Beachgoers at South Inlet Park in Boca Raton deal with mounds of sargassum in late May that have washed ashore throughout south Palm Beach County, with a record amount forecast by summer. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
‘Major’ sargassum buildup could also put crimp in turtle season‘s fast start
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