Vacationers faced with backhoe loaders: the abuses of Sargassum cleaning
Christine J.When the Solution Becomes a Danger: The Risks of Mechanical Sargassum Removal on Beaches. In many tourist areas affected by massive sargassum landings, local authorities have chosen the most visible—and…
Sargassum: A New Study Reveals the True Cause of Massive Blooms
Christine J.“A New Study Reveals the Triggering Factor Behind Massive Sargassum Blooms” Since 2011, massive sargassum strandings have disrupted marine ecosystems and coastal communities in the tropical Atlantic. A recent study,…
Sargassum 2025: A Decisive Year for the Atlantic and the Caribbean
Christine J.Outlook of 2025 Sargassum bloomsA perspective for the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of MexicoJanuary 6, 2025, by University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab(bbarnes4@usf.edu, yuyuan@usf.edu, huc@usf.edu) The map below shows…
2025: Toward a New Sargassum Crisis in Mexico ?
Christine J.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…
Effectiveness of sargassum barriers
Christine J.How to assess the effectiveness of a sargassum barrier? Lying on the beach under the Caribbean sun, you have plenty of time to observe the barriers that your hotel or…
The Sargassum Podcast : interview with the founder of Sargassum Monitoring®
Christine J.Florence Ménez : Teacher-researcherClio Maridakis : Algae diversity & Sargassum influx | PhD Student – Environmental & Circular Economy Engineer | Co-host of The Sargassum PodcastFranziska Elmer : Head of…
Daily Bulletin – SARGASSUM EVALUATION MEXICAN CARIBBEAN
Christine J.– As of April 14th, about 1,675 tons of sargassum cover the Mexican Caribbean.- Favorable conditions without sargassum are in Isla Mujeres, with little in Cancún, Cozumel, and Puerto Morelos…
USA – Puerto Rico: Firm Rejection of Sargassum Use as Fertilizer
Christine J.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…
Is there still a Sargassum Season?
Christine J.This is the question that more and more tourists are asking following announcements of the “End of Sargassum Season” in the press and social media, while images of invaded beaches…
Record Sargassum Proliferation in the Tropical Atlantic Ocean – Sargassum Monitoring Predictions
Christine J.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…
Sargassum seaweed in San Crisanto “scares away” beachgoers
Correspondent AnonymousSargassum in San Crisanto: When Marine Algae Drives Away Beachgoers with its Lingering Odor The passage of cold front 17 caused the ocean to expel seaweed, resulting in a strong…
Ecological Sandals: An Innovative Solution to Fight Sargassum Invasion
Correspondent AnonymousSocial media has recently circulated an intriguing announcement: an entrepreneur from Quintana Roo, Mexico, claims to have found a creative solution to the global issue of sargassum. These invasive brown…
The Mysterious Sargassum Algae: An Ecological Enigma in the Oceans
Christine J.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…
Scientists advise avoiding groundings with floating barriers to protect beaches.
Christine J.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…
Sargassum Storage Sites
Christine J.Toxic Threat: Alarming Levels of Arsenic and Sodium Chloride Found in Majority of Sargassum Storage Sites Arsenic and Excessive Sodium Chloride Found in 80% of Sites… BRGM’s final report on…
Sargassum: Understanding the Health Risks
Christine J.Recent media reports have alerted us to the impending arrival of the largest Atlantic sargassum belt ever recorded. Stretching over 5,000 miles and encircling the Gulf of Mexico and mid-Atlantic,…
Can Sargassum Seaweed stop Hurricanes ?
Brian ShieldsThere is a lot of seaweed in the Atlantic basin, but is it enough to stop hurricanes? Is that even possible? The sargassum stretches from Africa to the Caribbean, and…
The Current Outlook for Sargassum on Mexican Beaches
Christine J.Miami.- The sargassum belt that threatened to ruin the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean this summer is significantly decreasing, and scientists from Florida who produce a…
A new voice to speak out loud about Sargassum Seaweed
Brian ShieldsThe mundial phenomena of Sargassum Seaweed invasion is drawing more and more attention from the population. A new voice to talk about the matter to the world is the one…
Algae and Marine Plants Show High Concentration of Microplastics, Reveals Study
Christine J.A recent study conducted by researchers at the Alfred Wegener Institute paints a bleak picture of pollution levels in the oceans. The focus of their research was the alga Melosira…
Mexico : SARGASSUM DOES NOT TURN INTO SAND
Christine J.The sargassum, a macroalgae that has invaded the beaches of Quintana Roo, has generated numerous myths regarding its composition and management. In this article, we will debunk one of the…