Heavy sargassum arrivals proceed to affect seashores throughout the Dominican Republic this October, with affected areas together with Punta Cana, Bayahibe, Boca Chica, and Saona Island.
The inflow has altered seaside circumstances and restricted swimming in a number of common vacationer locations.
We’ve gathered the most recent photograph & video repost from one of many greatest FB teams monitoring the sargassum seaweed scenario within the area.
On October 13, traveler Jürgen Schütz shared pictures and video from Saona Island: “That is Saona Island at present, no Caribbean aptitude simply seaweed and rubbish.”
On October 3, Patrick Guennou reported cleanup efforts underway:“Cleansing of Boca Chica public seaside in progress. Picture taken at 08:30 this morning.”
Extra just lately, Andrea Scherer famous from Bayahibe:“Sadly, the ocean grass additionally arrived in Dominicus/Bayahibe. Yesterday in entrance of Iberostar Choice Dominicus Hacienda…”
“Catalonia Royal Bavaro as we speak. Yesterday was at the least swim-able.” stated an nameless participant, together with a video recorded on October 4.
Regardless of cleanup operations alongside a number of seashores, giant portions of sargassum proceed to reach, affecting tourism and native ecosystems. The continuing scenario means that sargassum administration will stay a problem all through the remainder of October.
Supply: Dominican Republic Sargassum Seaweed Experiences (Punta Cana, Cabarete, and so forth.)
Present Satellite tv for pc Pictures from Florida College
Newest satellite tv for pc pictures from the Optical Oceanography Laboratory recommend the tip of the sargassum seaweed season, however a few of the remaining bulks of sargassum are nonetheless floating by the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic.
Sargassum season 2025 has been thought-about the worst ever recorded for the entire Caribbean area. Other than Punta Cana, Cancun, Tulum, and Varadero have been the worst-affected locations.
