Does Montego Bay have sargassum problem?


Does Montego Bay have sargassum problem? From Montego to Miami, an influx of algae called sargassum is leaving stinky brown carpets over what was once prime tourist sand.


What is the cleanest beach in Jamaica?

Doctor's Cave Beach in Montego Bay The water and sand here are pristine and the bathroom and facilities are the cleanest you'll find on any beach in Jamaica. This is the beach I go to when I'm in Montego Bay and want to hang out with some friends and have a few drinks.


Does St Lucia have a sargassum problem?

Sargassum inundations occur mainly on the windward coast of Saint Lucia like most Eastern Caribbean Island States, with occasional landings occurring on the southwest coast. This influences which assets are impacted.


Which Caribbean beach has no sargassum?

In Grenada, Grand Anse regularly tops the list of the world's best beaches due to its crystal clear waters and its 2 kilometre long stretch of white sand dotted with palm trees. It's also blessedly free of sargassum seaweed.


Does Ocho Rios have sargassum?

Just so you know, the beaches on this stretch of coastline sometimes experience increased levels of seaweed – called sargassum.


Which Caribbean island has least sargassum?

Palm Beach in Aruba, Dutch Caribbean It's one of the most reliable Caribbean islands without sargassum. While there are several small, boutique-sized hotels in Aruba, here are two of our favourite large resorts on Palm Beach and Eagle Beach.


Where to go in Caribbean to avoid sargassum?

Palm Beach in Aruba, Dutch Caribbean It's one of the most reliable Caribbean islands without sargassum. While there are several small, boutique-sized hotels in Aruba, here are two of our favourite large resorts on Palm Beach and Eagle Beach.


Do Florida beaches have sargassum?

Sargassum seaweed washing up on Florida beaches has ebbed to levels normally seen in early fall, even below normal in some areas. The once-anticipated 5,000-mile-wide bog in the Atlantic and Caribbean has rapidly — and mysteriously — disappeared.


Do resorts clean up sargassum?

Popular resort hubs, including Playa del Carmen and Tulum, have ramped up efforts to deter sargassum from affecting travelers. What is this? Both destinations have set up temporary barriers and hired more cleaners in an effort to attract more travelers.


What are the worst months for sargassum in the Caribbean?

The amount of sargassum seaweed in Cancun varies by season and even daily. Generally the worst months for seaweed are July and August.


Is there a sargassum forecast for 2023?

Since 2011, 2023 still ranks in the top half of the worst sargassum seaweed seasons. With the latest data, USF researchers say in June, sargassum will likely decrease in the Gulf of Mexico, meaning beachgoers may not have such a smelly experience. The USF lab forecasts the decrease to continue through August.