Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt

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The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB) is a recurring Sargassum bloom in the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest macroalgae bloom in the world to date. The GASB has ecological impacts on beaches, water quality, and organisms, as well as health impacts on humans. The recurrence of this bloom has affected economies, especially of countries affected in the Caribbean.

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