Mexico has been dealing with sargassum inundation events for almost a decade. This season, famous beaches across Quintana Roo have been covered by algae due to a combination of environmental factors. But that’s about to stop, authorities have announced. According to Jesús Amaro, a hydrobiologist who chairs the Environmental Monitoring and Climate Change Network of …
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Despite significant sargassum landfalls observed over the last few weeks, the Mexican Caribbean will be algae-free in a couple of weeks, say authorities. As of today, concentrations of macroalgae on beaches are very low and no more are coming, according to experts. The remaining algae will finish arriving during the first week of July. Satellite …
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, …