Renaming the Gulf of Mexico won headlines, but the real-world impact might be as symbolic as a bumper sticker.

President Donald Trump, from right, speaks to reporters accompanied by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Burgum's wife ...

Sargassum levels across the eastern Caribbean and western Atlantic reached record highs in April 2025, with continued growth ...

The stinky sargassum is currently traveling across the Atlantic and Caribbean. It’s the largest amount ever recorded.