Dominican Republic Launches Operation to Contain Seaweed that Causes Bad Smell and Affects Beaches of Punta Cana; Understand

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The Dominican Republic has launched a national operation to contain the impacts of the mass arrival of the sargaço, a marine macroalgae that, as it accumulates on the beaches, changes the color of the waters, makes bathing difficult, causes bad smell during decomposition and can cause impacts to coastal ecosystems and tourism. The measure concentrates efforts in the eastern region of the country, where Punta Cana, the main tourist destination Do…