Travelers to the Dominican Republic will no doubt have noticed sargassum becoming a huge talking point, and not just here, but in all the destinations in this beautiful corner of the world. Unfortunately, for many, it has been more than just a talking point; the smelly algae has been washing up on the beautiful white …
Sargassum
A new long-term sargassum forecast published by the University of South Florida suggests that seaweed levels may drop significantly over the summer in Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic. In contrast to earlier predictions, which anticipated record amounts of the foul-smelling seaweed in 2023, the summer months are likely to see diminishing seaweed levels due …
Several popular beach destinations in the Dominican Republic are ramping up efforts to remove sargassum seaweed ahead of the busy summer season. With sargassum levels expected to increase significantly over the summer, the Ministry of Tourism has deployed a massive amount of machinery and other tools to keep beaches clean. Here’s the latest on the …
Punta Cana is one of the many Caribbean resort hotspots that is confronting record levels of sargassum seaweed. The national government has announced an ambitious strategy it hopes will help keep seaweed levels under control this year and in those to come. Despite the concerning news, travelers are flocking to the sun-soaked destination in droves this summer. …
Millions of travelers will fly to Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic this year in search of stellar beaches and dreamy blue waters. Unfortunately, many of them will have to come to terms with record sargassum levels, which can turn any beachgoer’s vacation into a tropical nightmare. Despite rising quantities of seaweed, Punta Cana travelers …
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 …