Sargassum: Friend or Foe? Everything You Need to Know Before Your Trip

ANETTE GONZALEZ
23 Jul. 2022
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Sargassum is a genus of macroalgae that can grow several meters, they are brown or dark green. Some species have gas-filled vesicles to float and facilitate photosynthesis. Different species of sargassum are found in tropical areas of the world, especially near coral reefs.

The algae grow attached to the coral and the rocks, in other cases, huge populations of sargassum float adrift. Sargassum reproduces rapidly, doubling its volume in less than a month. "The brown tide" is when the sargassum is concentrated on the coast, endangering the local ecosystem.

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What are the dates of sargassum in Quintana Roo?

Currently this situation occurs every year in the Mexican Caribbean, year after year it is seen on the coast of Quintana Roo, in the months of May until the end of September and October.

The situation affects the tourist sectors, the beaches and locals are given the task of cleaning their beaches to continue offering the best of their services.


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What can we do?

As tourism providers, we promote awareness and the use of environmentally friendly products. We suggest replacing creams and aerosols with bathing suits and long sleeves with UV protection.

Check if your sunscreen is harmful to corals by mail:

info@ifuntours.com


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