SARGASSUM Seaweed: Will it RUIN your VACATION?
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Imagine finally getting to your beach vacation, only to realize you will have to spend it around smelly seaweed. In this informative travel video, I will give you facts about Sargassum and tips on how to avoid it on your next Caribbean getaway.
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More information about Sargassum:
Sargassum is a type of brown seaweed that is found in the ocean. It's named after the Sargasso Sea, which is a region in the North Atlantic Ocean where large amounts of the seaweed tend to accumulate. Sargassum is a natural part of the ocean ecosystem, and it provides a habitat for a wide range of marine life. However, in recent years, the amount of sargassum in certain parts of the Caribbean has increased dramatically, causing a number of issues.
Sargassum has been washing up on the beaches in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, and many islands of the Caribbean in increasing amounts in recent years. When large amounts of sargassum accumulate on the beach, it can create a foul odor as it decomposes. This can be unpleasant for tourists who come to the area to enjoy the beaches and the ocean.
In addition to the smell, sargassum can also have a negative impact on marine life. When large amounts of sargassum wash up on the shore, it can smother coral reefs and seagrass beds, which are important habitats for a wide range of marine species. It can also block sunlight from reaching these areas, which can have a negative impact on the plants and animals that live there.
Another issue with sargassum is that it can be difficult to remove from the beach. When it's wet, sargassum can be heavy and difficult to move. When it's dry, it can be crumbly and difficult to pick up. This makes it challenging for hotels, resorts, and municipalities to clean up the beaches and keep them free of sargassum.
The exact cause of the increase in sargassum in the Caribbean is not fully understood. However, there are a number of factors that may be contributing to the problem. One factor is the increased nutrient runoff from land-based agriculture and other activities. This can create an excess of nutrients in the water, which can promote the growth of sargassum.
Another factor is changes in ocean currents and water temperatures. Sargassum tends to thrive in warm water, and changes in ocean currents can bring more of it into the Caribbean region. Climate change may also be a factor, as warmer water temperatures can create more favorable conditions for sargassum growth.
Local governments, hotels, and resorts are working to address the sargassum problem in a number of ways. Some are using heavy machinery to remove the seaweed from the beach, while others are using manual labor to pick it up. Some hotels and resorts are also installing barriers in the water to prevent the sargassum from reaching the shore.
In addition, there are a number of research efforts underway to better understand the causes of the sargassum problem and to develop strategies for addressing it. This includes studying the nutrient levels in the water, monitoring ocean currents, and developing new technologies for removing sargassum from the ocean.
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Very informative! I’m going to keep this in mind for my next trip !
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@@globetrottinggang Since 2007, I've been living in the Yucatan Peninsula Region
of Mexico. I assure you the past 2 years have been the worst years for sargassum.
In recent months, it has even invaded the Yucatan Beaches on The Gulf of Mexico.
Sargassum is often knee-deep from Cancun to Central America.
It seems what used to be considered "Sargassum Season" is no-longer predictable.
Because for the past year, it has inundated Caribbean Beaches daily.
During the past 6 months, The Eastern Caribbean Islands are getting the worst of it.
But The Caribbean Shores of Mexico have received historical inundations of this
horrible vegetation for more than a year. Very little is being done to counteract this issue. What is being done are efforts in futility.
I will add to the information you gave in your interesting video:
There is now more than 1 source of sargassum. The new source is off The Atlantic Coast of South America. Sargassum is now thriving in this region because of the
massive amount of fertilizer used on the ever-increasing acreage of farmland.
Rains wash the fertilizer into streams & rivers which flow to the Atlantic Ocean. Currents carry huge rafts of sargassum north to The Caribbean.
Additionally, the seawater is warming & remaining warm throughout the year. So, sargassum is growing in its' regions year-round & in greater quantity than ever seen.
It is a profoundly depressing thought that this issue of sargassum on our beautiful
beaches will continue for the foreseeable future.
Here, tourism is a necessary evil & 90% of the economy in this region of Mexico is directly connected to tourism. Since the ending of all COVID restrictions in 2022, the local economy began to rebound. But this unending issue with sargassum is now causing a sharp reduction in tourists & negative effects on the regional economy.
Best regards from Yucatan Mexico,
Ben
Thank You !
Thank you for watching!! 😊😊
Vieux Fort beach has a lot every single year st.lucia
That’s sad, such a beautiful place. It falls on the South/East Coast as well right?
Great video!
Thanks for the visit and glad you enjoyed it!
It has arrived in Florida 💔🇺🇸
I saw it on the news this morning 😢😢
I live on the coast in Florida it hasn't made it here yet but it has many other years the smell was enough to make you throw up
I saw the news about the huge mass of seaweed headed your way to Florida. This is horrible 😢 😢
Amazing 🥰🥰
Thank you!! 🤗
From Marco Island to Clearwater Bench will see the worst of it.
So sad. Love Clearwater Beach… so beautiful there. We used to vacation in Dunedin often.
So they can’t hire workers to clean the beaches up 24/7
The beaches who have fancier hotels sometimes do, but no, you’re right, that’s a lot of resources. Not maintainable. 😫
it just keeps on coming. They can work 24/7 but it doesn't really make much of a difference.
@@hiufgterde omg 😳 definitely impossible.
it’s sad for vacationers, but worse for those who live close to the shore and must smell this day in and day out… 😢😓
@@globetrottinggang yeah it ruined my vacation once as well. So to avoid that, which month would be best to travel? Dec - Feb?
@@hiufgterde They say from November to February and also choose the West Coast in the Caribbean. For example if you’re going to Cancun area, choose Isla Mujeres or beaches that are facing west. They may have some Sargassum, but much less than the East-facing beaches.
Global warming?🐴💩
Definitely linked