Region warned of influx of sargassum seaweed

Barbados and the Caribbean have been warned to be on the look out for an influx of sargassum seaweed.

The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) says a large quantity is on its way.

Executive Director, Milton Haughton says some countries are already being impacted.

His comments came during a discussion held at the 8th International Cooperation Conference of the Association of Caribbean States in Suriname.

Though the sargassum seaweed is deemed a nuisance, Mr. Haughton says is a natural part of the marine environment that plays an important role in the marine eco-system.

He has pointed the finger at climate change and nitrification of ocean water.

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