Seaweed Suffocates Thousands of Fish in Dominican Bay

Sargassum Seaweed Kills Thousands of Fish in Dominican Republic Thousands of fish have perished in a tragic environmental event at Juancho Canal beach in Pedernales province, Dominican Republic. The culprit? A massive influx of sargassum seaweed, which has choked the bay and deprived the fish of oxygen. The video from CDN Canal 37 shows piles of dead fish along the shoreline, a stark reminder of the devastating impact of this environmental crisis. "This situation is not only affecting the fish, but also the fishermen who cannot work," says José Luis Castillo, an environmental technician featured in the video. "The sargassum creates a barrier, blocking oxygen and leading to the fish dying from asphyxiation." The Mayor of Juancho, Henry Garcia, also confirmed the severity of the situation, emphasizing the economic hardship faced by local fishermen who rely on this area for their livelihood. The video shows the fishermen gathered, expressing their concern and frustration over their inability to access the open sea. Altagracia Brea de Gonzalez, the director of environmental protection, is shown surveying the damage and working to find a solution. The situation underscores the urgent need for effective sargassum management strategies to prevent future environmental disasters and protect the livelihoods of coastal communities.