Many species of crabs, shrimp, and fish spend their entire lives in it.
Locals know it as gulfweed, or simply seaweed.
Tourists call it a nuisance.
Birds call it a buffet.
The Texas coast gets Sargassum whenever there is a big offshore storm and south winds.
While biologists and anglers generally hold Sargassum in high regard when it floats in the Gulf of Mexico, opinions seem to sour as it closes in on land.
On one hand, Sargassum acts like a sponge, absorbing wave energy, which protects the sand from wave erosion.
Also, the tangled, wet clumps of Sargassum trap sand from wind erosion, helping to build small embryonic dunes that stabilize the beach.
On the other hand, thick piles of Sargassum can be a barrier to nesting sea turtles.

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