Sargazo begins to be seen on South Florida beaches: What is it and what problems can it bring?

In South Florida it is already common for sargasm to reach its beaches, mainly at the end of spring and early summer. It is a leafy brown algae that when accumulated covers the beaches, and can give off an unpleasant smell when decomposing. It can also cause discomfort as it gets entangled in people and animals that have contact with it. Sometimes it represents a great challenge for authorities and companies that are in charge of cleaning the be…