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T1 Pelagic Sargasssum Influx in the Wider Caribbean
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 Caribbean Environment Programme, 
K1 sargassum
YR 2015
FD 2015-09
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27270
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27270
NO Massive quantities of pelagic sargassum occurred throughout the Caribbean in 2011, impacting aquatic resources, fisheries, shorelines, waterways, and tourism. Similar events have occurred since then, with a particularly heavy influx of sargassum observed during 2015. This Fact Sheet seeks to share the state of knowledge about the sargassum influx and to promote the adoption of best management practices.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 17, 2026