The Caribbean is a favored tourist destination, known for its postcard-esque beaches, turquoise ocean and exotic wildlife. Unfortunately, its pristine sands are littered wth a thick, brown tide called sargassum. Communities are restless in their fight against this ecological and public health crisis, as the floating seaweed suffocates the region’s coastlines.  What is Sargassum? Sargassum […] The post Beyond the Golden Tide: The Growing Threat of Caribbean Sargassum appeared first on Environment