Sargassum Fact Sheet.

During 2011, massive quantities of pelagic sargassum occurred throughout the Caribbean, impacting aquatic resources, fisheries, shorelines, waterways, and tourism. A similar event occurred in 2014 and continues in 2015. This Fact Sheet seeks to share the state of knowledge about the sargassum influx and to promote the adoption of best management practices.

Manual (incl. handbook, guide, cookbook etc)

Macroalgal canopy cover and composition

Published

Refereed

Current

14.2

Keywords

Sargassum, Parameter Discipline::Biological oceanography::Macroalgae and seagrass, GCFI, Seaweed, Management

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