Sustainable solutions for Sargassum inundations in Turks & Caicos
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Main
VALUE £94,618
WHERE Turks and Caicos Islands
Summary
Sargassum drift on the beaches of Turks & Caicos is detrimental to the tourist-based economy. This investigation of the issue will involve students/citizen scientists in assessing the extent and composition of macroalgae on the shoreline contributing to finding a solution while promoting biodiversity/environmental awareness. The feasibility for exploiting the macroalgae, specifically the potential for anaerobic digestion for biogas and composting as an alternative to disposal as waste will be explored; this could reduce current dependence on oil as a fuel.
