Record sargassum piles trap sea turtle hatchlings on Florida beaches

ScienceDaily
Nov 24, 2025, 6:37 am215 pts
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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