The Sargassum Sub-Regional Outlook Bulletin from April 29 to July 30, 2024, has revealed that severe sargassum conditions are expected over the next three months in the eastern Caribbean. Photo: Loop News

This is according to the Sargassum Sub-Regional Outlook Bulletin from April 29 to July 30, 2024, published by the Sargassum Team at The Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES) at the Cave Hill Campus of The University of the West Indies, Barbados.  

According to its synopsis, sargassum abundance continues to increase across the Central Atlantic. Dense accumulation is present in the region east of Barbados and Trinidad while cloud cover to the east of the Guianas is hindering detection of sargassum. 

According to the general outlook, severe influxes are expected in the eastern Caribbean with the possibility of heavy buildup on coasts, especially in the middle and southern islands. 

For the northern islands, influxes are expected to be mild to moderate during the next three months. 

For the middle islands, moderate to severe influxes are expected over the next two months with severe accumulations in July.

And for the Southern islands, very severe influxes have begun and are expected to continue throughout May.  

Mild to moderate conditions should resume from early June and continue throughout July.  

These mild to moderate conditions are uncertain due to present cloud cover blocking detection of sargassum.