Atlantic Sargassum Belt Nears Record Size in June 2026

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Published: 2026-07-29
Category: science
Source: NASA Earth Observatory
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The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt reached near-record levels in June 2026, with the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America experiencing all-time highs. Data from NASA's PACE satellite's Ocean Color Instrument confirms this continuing trend of Sargassum proliferation in the tropical Atlantic, which can impact marine ecosystems, coastal tourism, and fishing industries.

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