Record sargassum piles trap sea turtle hatchlings on Florida beaches

Sargassum seaweed is creating major new obstacles for sea turtle hatchlings, drastically slowing their crawl to the ocean and increasing their risk from predators and heat. Despite the physical challenge, their energy stores stay stable, suggesting the real danger lies in the delay itself.

  Updates   Nov 24, 2025   0   6  Add to Reading List
Record sargassum piles trap sea turtle hatchlings on Florida beaches
Sargassum seaweed is creating major new obstacles for sea turtle hatchlings, drastically slowing their crawl to the ocean and increasing their risk from predators and heat. Despite the physical challenge, their energy stores stay stable, suggesting the real danger lies in the delay itself.
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