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Are there any Caribbean islands not affected by seaweed?

Grenada, which is more than a spice island, is home to the gorgeous Morne Rouge Beach. It's a white sand paradise free of seaweed and has a laid-back vibe compared to the popular Grand Anse Beach.



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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.

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Sargassum can collect on windward coasts in the Turks and Caicos, such as on much of South Caicos, Grand Turk, the eastern side of North Caicos, and the Ambergris Cays.

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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.

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Warm clear calm water and soft white sand. Slightly windy enough for sailing and other water sports. The only downside is the seaweeds during late summer months.

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While the overall amount of potentially toxic seaweed is declining, some beaches will still get hit with waves of it, the researchers said. Last month, for example, Mexico's Yucatan coast and the west side of Jamaica actually saw more sargassum, even as most places saw less.

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2023? Punta Cana Seaweed coming from the Sargasso Sea is a usual sight especially during summer months in the east part of the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana seaweed is worst when the weather is hotter, and it almost disappears during the winter months in the northern hemisphere.

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In the Caribbean, seaweed season is generally May to October. The worst time for seaweed in Cancun, the Dominican Republic and much of the Caribbean is during the summer months.

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For example, in 2022, when mainland of Playa del Carmen, Mexico had a severe sargassum seaweed problem, the leeward beaches of Isla Mujeres and Cozumel were free of seaweed. And in Barbados, Carlisle Bay often has no issues with sargassum.

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

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The Cayman Islands is one of many countries increasingly impacted by large Sargassum blooms over the past decade.

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