Published: March 12, 2023, 8:27 PMA massive seaweed blob so large that it is visible from space is heading towards the Florida Gulf coast. The brown seaweed that floats in the ocean and is washes up on Florida beaches in large amounts provides an important habitat for migratory organisms – including crab, shrimp, sea turtles, and commercially important fish species such as tuna and marlin, according to Florida Health. Dead fish have washed up on beaches and a beachside festival has been canceled, even though it wasn’t scheduled for another month