For many years, experts have told us that sargassum is harmless to humans and swimming in a sea where the algae is present shouldn’t be an issue. Although that is still partially true, it is no longer recommended.
Let’s make things clear. Swimming on a beach with small patches of sargassum scattered across the waters poses little to no health risk.
The problem with sargassum today is that these small spots have become tons. This algae is not only present in the water but also on beaches, where it can sit for days in a phenomenon known as “invasion.“
The algae “is a good thing when it’s out offshore…
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