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 …
Posts from: September 2024
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 …
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. …
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) …
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 …