A seaweed bloom, so massive that it can be seen from outer space, may be headed towards Florida's Gulf coast. The giant blob is 5,000 miles wide and could be one of the largest in history, according to WKMG-TV. Sargassum seaweed washes up on Florida beaches in large amounts and provides an important habitat for certain animals that have adapted to rely on the floating algae, such as shrimp, crab, sea turtles and tuna, according to Florida Health. The expected seaweed will give off a rotten-egg-like odor and although it poses no harm to a person's health, the sea creatures that live in the seaweed can cause blisters and skin rashes. For more: https://bit.ly/3LnhhS4 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay