According to satellite observations, sargassum season in the Mexican Caribbean has officially come to an end, thanks to a drop in water temperatures, authorities stated. Esteban Amaro Mauricio, a hydrobiologist and Director of the Sargassum Monitoring Network, said that based on the last four weeks of satellite data, it is safe to say that the …
Avoid Sargassum
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sargassum crisis has caught Caribbean governments on the wrong foot. After struggling with it for 13 years now, only cosmetic solutions have been provided. Authorities have become efficient at collecting algae in the open sea and quickly removing them from beaches so tourists don’t see their perfect Instagram pictures ruined. But it’s about time to …
Pristine beaches, tropical weather, stunning landscapes, and easy access from the major U.S. cities – the Caribbean is an ideal vacation destination for many reasons. However, as many of you might know, the sargassum season has just started and many beautiful Caribbean islands must face the invasion. Yet, some places are less affected than others, …
The beautiful Caribbean coast of Mexico is on the edge of the Sargasso Sea area of the Atlantic Ocean. This means that sargassum seaweed can find its way to any beach along the coast anytime of year. However, it is most prevalent during the spring and summer season when the water is very warm. While …
Sargassum season in Florida runs from March through October, peaking in June. So, travelers may be wondering what beaches they can visit this summer without the annoying presence of this seaweed. This algae used to be considered an important “marine forest” that provided food and shelter to hundreds of species in the Sargasso Sea. But …