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Record seaweed bloom stinks up prime Caribbean vacation beaches

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A record bloom of sargassum in places like Puerto Rico and Mexico is impacting beachgoers with its strong smell and can cause skin irritation for swimmers. But as NBC News’ Chase Cain explains, the harm it causes to the environment goes beyond just a bad scent.