May22/2018
MASSES OF SARGASSUM, a brown seaweed that has been washing up on Barbados’ shores within recent weeks, could pose a threat to the vital tourism industry and sea creatures such as turtles.
Director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU), Dr Leo Brewster, said yesterday there was a large quantity of the seaweed out in the ocean, and approaching islands of the eastern Caribbean, waiting to be dumped here in the coming months.
Coral reefs are one of the most dynamic and diverse ecosystems on our planet, and their preservation is vital for the health of our oceans. Barbados is a Caribbean island that is home to a diverse array of marine life, including many species of coral. Unfortunately, coral reefs in Barbados have been degraded due to various factors such as pollution, overfishing, and climate change.
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