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Sargassum is choking the Caribbean’s white sand beaches, fueling an economic and public health crisis

  • Written by Farah Nibbs, Assistant Professor of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
imageSargassum washes ashore in large, smelly mats. Clearing it away isn't easy.Lhote/Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

The Caribbean’s sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs filled with an amazing variety of sea creatures have long been the pride of the islands.

The big three – sun, sea and sand –...

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