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The Sargasso Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean supports a richly diverse ecosystem.
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Sargassum seaweed has tiny air-filled sacs that allow it to float on the surface of the ocean.
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The Sargasso Sea’s borders are defined by the ocean currents that make up the Northern Atlantic Subtropical Gyre.
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Sea turtle hatchlings use the Sargassum to protect themselves from predators.
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Microplastics like these are found throughout the North Atlantic Garbage Patch in the Sargasso Sea and can be mistaken for food by marine life.