6 Best Caribbean Beaches without Sargassum Seaweed in 2023
19 6 Cancun is being hit by the worst Sargassum algae wave in the last 5 years. Fortunately, not all beaches are affected by Sargassum to the same degree. We have compiled a list of the 5 beaches near Cancun that are now free of pesky algae. Update November 29 - Cancun continues to be mostly Sargassum seaweed free for the time being.
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Sargassum on beaches is generally safe to swim in, but can turn the water an uninviting brown and be uncomfortable when it scratches against your skin.. with the December 2023 abundance.
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The 2023 Sargassum season began earlier than expected, commencing in February. Traditionally, this seaweed season begins in early spring due to the rise in ocean temperature that stimulates seaweed reproduction.
6 Best Caribbean Beaches Without Sargassum Seaweed In 2023
Another beach destination that has been sargassum-free is Isla Mujeres. Situated just off the coast of Cancun, Isla Mujeres offers visitors a tranquil escape with its idyllic beaches and laid-back atmosphere. The beaches here boast soft sand and calm waters, perfect for swimming and sunbathing without any worries about sargassum.
5 Beaches Near Cancun Without Sargassum Seaweed In 2023
Updated Oct 28, 2023 Some studies show there could be a major bloom of seaweed in the Caribbean, so head to these beaches before (hopefully not) they are affected. Photo 159447780 © Paulo Costa | Dreamstime.com Eagle Beach, a Caribbean beach without seaweed, Aruba Read update Another Four Awesome Caribbean Beaches Summary
8 Best Caribbean Beaches Without Sargassum Seaweed In 2023
Playlist Enlarge this image People remove Sargassum in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, in April, 2022. Researchers expect this year will bring another massive bloom, choking local ecosystems and.
11 Best Caribbean Beaches Without Sargassum Seaweed In 2023
Little Bay Beach on the south side of the island, just minutes from the capital city of Philipsburg, is an excellent choice if you are looking for a beach in St. Maarten without seaweed. Due to its location on a secluded peninsula and the protection provided by rocky outcroppings on both sides, it is rarely affected by sargassum seaweed.
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Sargassum seaweed, originally beneficial to the marine ecosystem, has been spreading dangerously since 2011 due to human pollution. When it reaches the coasts of 30 countries to date, it decomposes and decimates fauna, flora and coral, with serious consequences for the environment, the economy and health.
5 Beaches Near Cancun Without Sargassum Seaweed In 2023
For example, currently, in 2023, Macao Beach got spared from sargassum, there is no seaweed in this part of Punta Cana today. 2022 was also a mostly seaweed-free year for Macao Beach, whereas there was some heavy seaweed at Macao Beach in July 2021. Best resort to book at Macao Beach: Dreams Macao Beach (check prices and availability here*)
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The well-known beaches, including Eagle Beach, Palm Beach and Baby Beach, are fortunately outside the hurricane belt and the sargassum seaweed belt. Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands One of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Grace Bay Beach offers crystal clear sea water and incredibly soft sand.
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Latest news on sargassum seaweed 2023 Experts forecast less sargassum this Summer for Mexico's top beaches. Officials in cities along the Mexican Caribbean revealed that distance, speed of travel and currents have resulted in experts forecasting a non-existent flow of sargassum seaweed this summer. Read more.
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Sargassum lines the shores along Oistins Bay in Barbados (May 10, 2023) As a kid growing up in St Croix, I vividly remember seeing (and smelling) the foul floating masses. They came every summer, rendering a scant few beaches off limits. Our no-go periods, however, were always brief and thankfully confined to a few unlucky bays.
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When not removed from beaches immediately, sargassum breaks down in the hot sun, releasing foul-smelling ammonia and hydrogen sulfide gases (think rotten eggs). From 2011 forward (when sargassum seaweed first showed up on Barbados), this algae would start to hugely impact communities relying on beach-destination tourism.
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Sargassum seaweed is not a new phenomena, but the 5,000-mile-wide mass recorded offshore during the spring and summer of 2023 was the largest ever recorded. Florida's seaweed season typically runs from April until October, peaking in June and July. The seaweed comes in batches, depending on currents and wind direction.
11 Best Caribbean Beaches Without Sargassum Seaweed In 2023
Mexican Beach Destinations Without Sargassum Author: Sam Murray August 21, 2023 For the past few years, headlines of sargassum affecting parts of the Caribbean coast has some travelers concerned about booking a vacation on the east side of Mexico.
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Its well-known beaches, including Eagle Beach, Palm Beach and Baby Beach, are fortunate to lie outside the hurricane belt and the sargassum seaweed belt. Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Grace Bay Beach, another of the most beautiful beaches in the world, offers crystal clear sea waters and incredibly soft sand.
