Sargassum Washes Up on Omoa Beaches Ahead of Holiday Week

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 19, 2026 · Originally reported September 18, 2026 by La Prensa

Sargassum seaweed washed up on Omoa's Caribbean beaches two days ago, disrupting fishing and threatening tourism during the busy Morazán Week holiday, as local authorities organize crews to keep the coastline clear.

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Also reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

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