Sargassum season is in full effect in Miami-Dade County. Steady east to southeast winds increase during this time of year and an influx of sargassum can build up at our County’s beautiful beaches.
Maintaining the beaches remains a priority for Miami-Dade County Parks, recreation and Open Spaces. The department’s clean-up crews operate on a daily basis, mixing and blading sargassum along the shoreline and, in certain State of Florida approved locations, remove the buildup of seaweed on the water line.
Sargassum is a naturally occurring seaweed that floats freely on the ocean surface and is abundant in the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It provides crucial habitat for many marine species.
Beachgoers are advised to be aware that sargassum season runs through October. Although the sargassum itself cannot harm people, tiny sea creatures that live in sargassum can irritate the skin; therefore, it’s best to avoid the piles of built-up seaweed and allow for Miami-Dade Parks staff to conduct our daily operations.
On April 26th and 27th, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will attend several events as part of the United Nations program on coastline communities and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The mayor will focus on the County’s ongoing climate resiliency strategies, the consequences of climate change on coastline communities like Miami-Dade County, creating more affordable and resilient housing, and the need for greater innovation, and investment in mitigation strategies. Mayor Levine Cava will also address the World Assembly in support of the New Urban Agenda.
