Government of British Virgin Islands Holds Workshop to Address Sargassum Seaweed Influx in the Caribbean
The government of the British Virgin Islands recently held a two-day workshop to address the issue of sargassum seaweed, which has been affecting the Caribbean region since 2011.
The workshop aimed to build the capacity of coastal and marine managers and users to sustainably manage the threat.
The focus of the training was on the science of sargassum, its ecological value, the principles of adaptive management, and the selection of tools and approaches for monitoring, clean-up, and rehabilitation of affected areas.
The training was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute, and the University of the West Indies Centre for Resources Management and Environmental Studies.
The influxes of sargassum have resulted in negative ecological and socio-economic impacts, including biodiversity loss in coastal and marine ecosystems.
The focus of the training was on the science of sargassum, its ecological value, the principles of adaptive management, and the selection of tools and approaches for monitoring, clean-up, and rehabilitation of affected areas.
The training was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute, and the University of the West Indies Centre for Resources Management and Environmental Studies.
The influxes of sargassum have resulted in negative ecological and socio-economic impacts, including biodiversity loss in coastal and marine ecosystems.
