Sargassum

Sargassum seaweed is becoming an increasingly common sight across the Caribbean, including in the Dominican Republic, and this year, things are about to get a lot worse, at least according to the latest sargassum estimates. The Dominican Republic is expected to see a record amount of the smelly seaweed wash up on its shores as …

Unfortunately, sargassum can be an issue for many beaches in the Dominican Republic, especially the hugely popular destination of Punta Cana. In 2022 record levels of sargassum washed up in the Dominican Republic, an issue that has been getting steadily worse since 2015. Furthermore, current estimates are that 2023 will bring as much sargassum as …