Sargassum in the U.S. Virgin Islands: A Growing Environmental Concern
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), a tropical paradise known for its pristine beaches, clear turquoise waters, and vibrant marine life, has been facing a growing environmental challenge: sargassum. This brown seaweed, which drifts across the Atlantic Ocean in vast mats, has become an increasingly common sight along the shores of the Caribbean, including the USVI….