Sargassum seaweed washed up on the shores of several islands, its quantity in 2015 was unlike anything seen before, raising its threat level

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We continue our series with an interesting story that occured around this time last year.... On a quiet night like any other, residents, tourists and fishermen alike went to bed in the coastal village of Speyside on the island of Tobago. The next morning greeted everyone in the most unexpectedly shocking way possible.

 

Sargassum seaweed washed up on the shores of several islands include Tobago causing pertinent issues for coastal and fishing communities.

 

What exactly is this seaweed, and what is being done to prevent its negative effects?

 

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Sargassum seaweed has been washing up on the region’s shores for about 5 years. However its quantity in 2015 was unlike anything seen before, raising its threat level to a national issue. What's being done to combat this problem? Tech4agri: the webseries continues with its 7th episode http://bit.ly/1qKsmzr 

 

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Tech4agri: the webseries continues this week! #agriyouth Ep 7 - The 'see'weed among us http://bit.ly/1U8UpQv

 

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