Sargassum Saga 2015

A round up of what is being said

Have you been following the natural phenomenon that has been affecting our islands?  Sargassum has been a major talking point as its presence is being felt across the world.

Get the facts and educate yourself.

What is Sargassum, where does it come from and what are the major causes?  What can I do to help?  Read the Sargassum Resource Guide For the Caribbean which has been published by Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST).  Read and download it here http://bit.ly/CHTACASTSargassumGuide

What is the media around the Caribbean reporting on Sargassum?

Keep abreast of what is being said and here are a few links that we thought were interesting to get you started.  Simply google Sargassum periodically to keep abreast.

• The Trinidad Guardian – Caribbean bound tourists cancel holidays due to foul smelling seaweed
  http://bit.ly/Caribbeancancellations
• Caribbean 360 highlights Sargassum issues in Mexico
  http://bit.ly/SargassumMexico
• CNC3 television highlights the impact on Tobago
  http://bit.ly/TobagoVidCNC3
• Barbados Government Information Service asks is Sargassum a curse or blessing
  http://bit.ly/SargassumBarbadosCurseorBlessing
• Caribflame explores what is causing seaweed in Barbados
  http://www.caribflame.com/what-is-causing-the-sargassum-seaweed-in-barbados/