The Tico TimesCosta Rica Turns Sargassum Threat into Resource Opportunity
The massive influx of sargassum along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast has sparked fresh concerns over its effects on local ecosystems, fishing communities, and tourism. Yet researchers at the University of Costa Rica see potential in turning this seaweed into practical resources, from fertilizers to building materials. Recent reports from the Ministry of Environment a [...]
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Costa Rica faces a sargassum surge on its Caribbean shores, prompting research into turning the algae into fertilizers, bioplastics, and more