The large influx of Sargassum along coastlines has resulted in a task force being implemented.
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – The Sargassum Task Force was recently established to combat the overwhelming influx of sargassum seaweed along Trinidad and Tobago’s coastlines. Designed to address the growing concerns of residents, this initiative aims to mitigate the environmental and olfactory impacts caused by the excessive seaweed presence.
This morning [referring to a day in July 2024], Dr. Rhanna Juman, Deputy Director of the Institute of Marine Affairs and an ecologist specializing in wetlands, discussed how the newly formed task force plans to address this pervasive issue. The task force is expected to implement strategies for monitoring, managing, and potentially utilizing the sargassum to reduce its negative effects on the environment and coastal communities.
