Latest on sargassum seaweed in Costa Rica 2022

A new wave of sargassum has reached the beaches of the Costa Rica Caribbean. It is a seaweed that, when decomposing, produces hydrogen sulfide, which can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract and, in large concentrations, can be toxic. In large concentrations, it can be toxic.

Latest on sargassum seaweed in Costa Rica 2022
Sargassum generated the greatest impact on Parquecito beach, in the center of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Image: Courtesy