April 29, 2020

Sargassum Alert for Scarborough, Tobago.

By Newsroom

The Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) advises the public that a large mass of sargassum is approaching Rockly Bay, Scarborough and has advised the public, especially those with marine interest are urged to be vigilant and exercise caution around that area. Tobagonians have also reported seeing Sargassum in the Lambeau area. The University of South Florida’s “Outlook of 2020 Sargussum” predicted that the 2020 sargassum influx will be low when compared to 2018 and 2019 when there were record amounts. The report which was released in February predicts that the Caribbean Sea will likely experience moderate amounts of sargassum in February to March, while some of the Lesser Antilles Islands (including Barbados, Tobago and Guadeloupe) may experience some small to moderate beaching events on their windward beaches in April, May and June, before departing for another season later in the summer, the report said.
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