When will the seaweed go away? Expert weighs in on record sargassum season

Massive mats of sargassum seaweed are washing ashore across Northeast Florida — including Atlantic Beach — covering large stretches of sand and creating a foul odor. Experts say this could be one of the largest sargassum seasons on record. Dr. Brian Barnes, a marine science expert with the University of South Florida, joined News4JAX via Zoom to explain what's behind the surge and when beachgoers might get relief.