Sargassum littered beaches in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in spring 2023, making a mess during spring break. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Sargassum, the smelly nemesis of beach vacations, has become a self‑sustaining disaster that will keep coming back

Communities and entrepreneurs are experimenting with ways to turn this nuisance into a valuable resource.

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