Sargassum influx update for policy makers

Abstract

Since the impacts of sargassum influxes are multisectoral, there is correspondingly a wide range of stakeholders. Stakeholder dynamics, interrelationships, and interests are often complex, reflecting the complexity of the region. Sargassum forecasting tools provide the best available predictions of sargassum outlook based on input data and models. These can be useful for planning interventions and management, such as mobilization of barriers or collection/ harvesting operations or advising stakeholders.