The brown macroalgae in the genus Sargassum belong to the order of Fucales. Many species live in shallow water and coral reefs in the world's temperate and tropical oceans. The genus is best known for its planktonic species.
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Discover the shocking findings of a Florida Atlantic University study on the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the sargassum on Florida beaches. Learn how sargassum, plastics, and Vibrio bacteria create a dangerous combination, posing risks to both the environment and beachgoers.
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Honduras seaweed conditions: Latest updates on the massive sargassum bloom threatening the Bay Islands. Learn about the impact on marine life, coral reefs, and tourism, as well as efforts to manage the seaweed and turn it into fertilizer.
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Planning a trip to Tamaulipas Miramar? Stay informed about the seaweed conditions in the area. Due to strong winds and waves, sargassum has been increasing along the southern coast of Tamaulipas. Local authorities are taking preventive cleaning actions.
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Discover how Tuxpan Veracruz seaweed is affecting the beaches and tourism industry. Learn about measures being taken to address the issue and innovative solutions being developed.
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Learn about the measures taken by local authorities in Boca del Río, Veracruz, to mitigate sargassum seaweed impact and enjoy what this destination has to offer.
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Puerto Morelos has reduced sargassum on its beaches for visitors' enjoyment. The government has taken action by installing anti-sargasso barriers and coordinating efforts with the State and Federal authorities.
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Discover the economic and ecological impact of sargassum blooms on Mexican beaches, and learn how researchers are exploring the potential of this brown marine macroalgae to create nanocapsules for medical applications.
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Stay informed about the latest seaweed conditions in Holbox Island before planning your next beach vacation. Read about the current situation and its impact on tourism in our Holbox seaweed update.
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Discover the current seaweed condition in Cozumel for your upcoming vacation. Learn about the measures taken by the Mexican Navy to prevent the arrival of sargassum on the beaches and their plans to keep the beaches clean. Stay informed and plan your trip with confidence.
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Discover the latest efforts to keep Isla Mujeres' beaches clean and free of sargassum to maintain its position as a top tourist destination. Read about the actions being taken to combat the arrival of sargassum and the tools and equipment being used to keep the beaches in top condition.
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Learn about Fito Energy, a project that aims to convert sargassum into eco-friendly batteries. Discover how they use natural sugars in sargassum to create electrolytes and present a solution to the sargassum problem while also involving community participation and promoting green chemistry.
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Exploring a biorefinery approach for the extraction of valuable substances from sargassum and its conversion into biofuel. Read more about their innovative solution to the negative impact of sargassum invasions.
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Explore the impact of Sargassum, a type of marine macroalgae, on the Caribbean tourism industry and efforts to turn it into an energy-generating product. Read about the innovative solution proposed by the National Authority of Maritime Affairs (Anamar).
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Amazing progress has been made this year in InIA in a wide variety of areas, from the description of hurricanes to the use of drones in the field of sustainability, and even to the use of sargassum to manufacture fuels, fertilizers, and bactericidal nanoparticles.
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Only environmentally focused businesses that are interested in processing sargassum for use as fertilizer will be approached for potential partnerships.
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The objective is to detect and measure the size of sargassum stains, as well as to help prevent their arrival on the Quintana Roo reefs and beaches. The images captured are freely available and come from the Sentinel-2 satellite of the European Space Agency.