Sargassum Tracker

USF OOL Long Term Outlook

ABR 31, 2023
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In April 2023, Sargassum quantity in most regions has increased continuously from previous months, with the Caribbean Sea setting a new record for the same month of all previous years. The only exception is the eastern Atlantic, but that observed decrease is mostly due to the artifact caused by persistent clouds in that region.

  • MAY 2023: Substantial Sargassum in the Caribbean Sea.
  • JUN 2023: Likely peak of the 2023 season.
  • JUL 2023: Continued Sargassum impacts throughout most regions.

SARGASSUM ABUNDANCE INTENSITY

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Looking ahead, the total Sargassum quantity is expected to increase over the next few months, with impacts of beaching events in the Caribbean Sea. Sargassum aggregations east of the Antilles Islands and in the Caribbean Sea will continue to accumulate and migrate westward. Impacts of Sargassum beaching events will continue to be felt throughout the Caribbean Sea coastal regions, although it is difficult to predict exact timing and location for individual beaching events. We will continue to closely monitor and track Sargassum in the region, with more summary updates provided by the end of May 2023. Meanwhile, daily updates through near real-time imagery can be found under the Sargassum Watch System (SaWS).

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The information bulletin is meant to provide a general outlook of current bloom condition and future bloom probability for the Caribbean Sea. By no means should it be used for commercial purpose, or used for predicting bloom conditions for a specific location or beach. The authors of this bulletin, as well as Caricoos, USF and NASA, take no responsibility for improper use or interpretation of the bulletin. Any use of the image, data, or graph from this bulletin page in reports or publications should obtain permission from the USF OOL group.