The seaweed invasion so big you can see it from space

Mountains of sargassum seaweed are choking Caribbean beaches. It’s so dangerous it’s shut down a school. Scientists point the finger at climate change, but solutions are on the horizon. We head to the tropics to learn about a WALL-E inspired robot vacuum and a seaweed-powered car

Guests:

Chuanmin Hu, oceanographer at the University of South Florida

Mike Allen, professor at the University of Exeter and cofounder of marine robotics and clean technology company SeaGen

Legena Henry, CEO and founder of Rum and Sargassum Incorporated

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Video:

This seaweed invasion is so big you can see it from space

Background reading:

Huge masses of foul-smelling seaweed in the Caribbean could cause headaches for sun-seekers

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