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14 September 2018
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Washington Post
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Kate Linthicum
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Loads of seaweed are threatening the Caribbean’s sea life and tourism. Experts say we may be to blame
Quintana Roo, Mexico
N 20º 54' 31.866" W 86º 50' 47.69"
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N 20º 54' 31.866" W 86º 50' 47.69"
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20.9088516282689 -86.8465805053711
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Scientists say the threat from sargassum is as serious as rising sea levels and hurricanes.
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