Beached Sargassum, brown macroalga (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption Some cultivation-based data show beached Sargassum appear to harbor high amounts of Vibrio bacteria. Credit Brian Lapointe, FAU Harbor Branch Usage Restrictions Credit: Brian Lapointe, FAU Harbor Branch License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.