“Good News for Quintana Roo: Sargassum-Free Beaches Predicted!”

The Caribbean Sea Environmental Monitoring and Climate Change Network has predicted that the beaches of Quintana Roo will be free of sargassum during the summer season. This forecast, which was prepared by hydrobiologist Esteban de Jesús Amaro, outlines the likely path of the macroalgae in the Atlantic Ocean over the coming weeks. The trajectory starts from the Caribbean Sea's border and ends at the coasts of Florida, USA.

According to Amaro, Quintana Roo's coasts will remain sargassum-free for the rest of the year. The last remnants of the seaweed were washed up in the past few days due to Hurricane Beryl. This expected outcome is due to significant shifts in the direction and speed of the primary Caribbean sea currents.

These predictions are based on the graphic satellite analysis from the European Space Agency. This method has proven to be the most accurate for such forecasts in recent years. The arrival of sargassum has significantly impacted both the local economy and the environment in previous years. The massive amounts of seaweed that wash up on the shore deter tourists, and managing its disposal incurs costs for both private and government sectors.

However, recent reports from restaurant owners and entrepreneurs in Mahahual indicate a minimal presence of sargassum in the area. This has even allowed for the barrier to be sent for maintenance.