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Farah Nibbs, Assistant Professor of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Rotting sargassum is choking the Caribbean’s white sand beaches, fueling an economic and public health crisis

Sargassum washes ashore in large, smelly mats. Clearing it away isn't easy. Lhote/Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

The Caribbean’s sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs filled with an amazing variety of sea creatures have long been the pride of the islands.

The big three – sun, sea and sand – have made this tropical paradise the most tourism-reliant region in the world.

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