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In small quantities or open waters, sargassum does not pose a significant risk to human health or marine ecosystems. However, that’s no longer the case with massive volumes of seaweed washing ashore, poisoning shallow waters and killing marine life. Although sargassum season in Mexico is essentially over, authorities reported this week the detection of high …

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One of the collateral effects of the massive sargassum arrival in the Caribbean is beach erosion, caused by the necessary removal of algae using heavy machinery. In places like Quintana Roo, where authorities and the private sector invest heavily on seaweed treatment, the sargassum removed from beaches and the ocean isn’t simply dumped in a …

Read More about Playa Del Carmen Recovers Its Beaches With 7,000 Tons Of Sand From Sargassum

Understanding the ongoing environmental and economic catastrophe generated by the proliferation of sargassum, the Dominican Republic has taken decisive action to turn this crisis into an opportunity for sustainable development. According to the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores), each property is being forced to spend up to $70,000 annually on …

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Barbados is a small Caribbean island with a population of about 300,000. However, it’s been tasked with a monumental problem to try to tackle.  With tourism a main driver of the nation’s economy, the island nation has struggled with an influx of Sargassum, a brown macroalgae, which washes up on the Barbados coastline. Within days …

Read More about Sargassum Creating Havoc For Visitors To This Popular Caribbean Island

Most of us schedule our vacations around good weather. But while sun is practically guaranteed all year round in the Caribbean, there is one thing you should watch out for.  Yes, we’re talking about the infamous seaweed, which has ruined the beach experiences of thousands of travelers and is likely to affect many more. If …

Read More about 10 Popular Caribbean Beaches Without Sargassum Seaweed

The breathtaking beaches of Isla Mujeres, Mexico, have been awarded the esteemed Blue Flag certification for the third year in a row. This is more than a random award—it is an international recognition granted to beaches, marinas and a series of tourism operators that achieve high environmental, safety and quality standards, including exceptional water quality. …

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Mexican private and public sectors have announced a groundbreaking partnership to fight sargassum and boost business opportunities in the Caribbean region. According to Toni Chaves, hotel leader in Quintana Roo, the Mexican Institute for Research in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (IMIPAS), the Association of Hotels of Riviera Maya (AHRM) and the Seas We Love (TSWL) …

Read More about Mexican Organizations Partner To Turn Sargassum Into Business Opportunities Within 6 Months

The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, a division of the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), recently announced the results of a new survey of the impacts of sargassum on tourism and the tourist experience. According to information released about the report, the center decided to conduct the survey in direct response …

Read More about New US Department of Commerce Survey Details Tourist Perceptions Of Sargassum Impact

For months, tourists save up for their dream beach vacation. Every paycheck, they put aside some money with the vision of lounging in the sun, sand and surf of a tropical destination with their feet in the sand and a drink in their hand. Finally, the big day has arrived and it’s time to hit …

Read More about What Is Sargassum And Why Is It Ruining My Beach Vacation?

As the summer quickly comes to an end, and students return back to school, Florida beachgoers are breathing a sigh of relief that their last days on the beach this season were essentially sargassum free this year. This comes after what was a frustrating season last year when recording breaking levels of sargassum ruined vacations …

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