A recent report by the Dominican Republic news outlet N Digital Multimedia has raised concerns about the potential threat posed by highly polluted sargassum and flesh-eating bacteria present in the water. According to the report, a study conducted by INTEC University found that the sargassum washing ashore cannot be repurposed for agricultural use due to …
Beaches
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 …
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 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 …