It’s unknown how much sargassum will wash ashore on South Florida’s coasts. However, according to historical records, it is expected that the most affected areas include the Keys and the stretch that goes from Miami to Jacksonville.
These areas will be mostly sargassum-free until the end of May, according to reports.
In March, scientists observed only 75 percent of the amount of sargassum seen in the same month last year. It’s a positive number but still very high.
“Unlike most previous years, total sargassum amount decreased from about 9 million metric tons in February to about 6.5 million metric tons in March,” reads a report from USF’s Optical Oceanography
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