Sargasso Sea faces environmental threats despite its unique marine ecosystem

The Sargasso Sea is a unique area in the Atlantic Ocean, covering two million square miles with no land borders. It is surrounded by four currents that create a clockwise gyre, distinguishing it from other ocean regions. This sea is known for its deep blue water and clarity, with floating Sargassum seaweed forming a large belt on the surface. It plays a crucial role in the life cycles of various marine species, including eels and loggerhead turtles. The Sargasso Sea has been historically significant, noted by Christopher Columbus in 1492. It is now facing threats from overfishing, oil drilling, and deep-sea mining, along with pollution from the North Atlantic Garbage Patch.