2.7M views · 1.4K reactions | Sargassum is once again invading Miami Beach! While it provides habitat for marine life in the ocean, when it washes ashore, it can be smelly and annoying for tourist and beachgoers simply looking to have a fun, relaxing day by the sea. #seaweed #tourist #miamibeach #florida | NBC 6 | Facebook

131K views · 575 reactions | A record bloom of sargassum, a genus of seaweed, is possible this year, and it's already overtaking Florida beaches. Drone footage shows the seaweed covering Miami Beach. | USA TODAY | Facebook

41K views · 271 reactions | Castries Harbor and several communities along Saint Lucia’s west coast are struggling with an unprecedented influx of sargassum seaweed. Residents and observers report that the current situation is the worst they have ever witnessed, with the thick accumulation disrupting daily life and marine activity. | Dbstvstlucia | Facebook

11K views · 108 reactions | A video shared from Bermuda shows sargassum seaweed on the famous Horseshoe Beach. A record-breaking sargassum invasion in the Atlantic and Caribbean is threatening beaches in the coming weeks. More: https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/record-sargassum-florida-caribbean-beaches-summer-vacation | FOX Weather | Facebook