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The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov. 

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

Infographic: What is Sargassum?

Graphic showing how sargassum is pushed ashore and the issues it causes on shore. What is Sargassum, where does it come from, and what happens when it washes ashore? Check out this new infographic to learn about the many facets of this free-floating algae, from wildlife habitat to NOAA’s role in monitoring Sargassum inundation events. oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/sargassum/