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Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo. The beaches of Mexico, natural treasures cherished by millions of visitors, are facing a growing threat: sargassum. This macroalgae, which accumulates annually along the shores of the Mexican Caribbean, could reach levels in 2025 not seen since the critical crisis of 2015. This warning, issued by Brigitta Ine Van Tussenbroek, head

Florence Ménez : Teacher-researcherClio Maridakis : Algae diversity & Sargassum influx | PhD Student – Environmental & Circular Economy Engineer | Co-host of The Sargassum PodcastFranziska Elmer : Head of Science at Seafields /Research Fellow at The School for Field Studies/ Host and Executive Producer of The Sargassum Podcast / Island Innovation Ambassador / Climate

In an effort to address the challenges posed by massive accumulations of Sargassum on the coast of Puerto Rico, the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) has recently unveiled its final management protocol. A key decision in the protocol is the formal exclusion of Sargassum use for agricultural or human consumption purposes, including composting.

This week, distinguished researchers from the University of South Florida unveiled a startling discovery: an unprecedented proliferation of Sargassum in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. In the vicinity of the junction between the Caribbean Sea and the ocean, an exceptional accumulation of nearly 5 million tons of Sargassum algae was measured last December, marking a dramatic

The Mystery of Sargassum Algae: How They Thrive and What Challenges They Pose Introduction Sargassum algae are large floating seaweeds that provide a habitat for a variety of marine animals and play a crucial role in the ocean ecosystem. However, over the past few years, a massive belt of Sargassum algae, known as the Great

A recent scientific study validates the proactive and cautious approach adopted by local authorities in Guadeloupe. The installation of barriers diverting sargassum seaweed banks emerges as the best option, according to its findings. These installations limit strandings and, consequently, metal concentrations on exposed coasts. The deployment of these diverting barricades is accelerating across the Guadeloupean