Sargassum Has Been Transformed into a Toxic 'Dead Zone' (VIDEO)
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Sargassum, floating brown seaweed, have grown in low nutrient waters of the North Atlantic Ocean for centuries. Scientists have discovered dramatic changes in the chemistry and composition of Sargassum, transforming this vibrant living organism into a toxic "dead zone."
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Brian Lapointe, Ph.D.
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