Sargassum Levels Falling in Western Caribbean Off Honduras

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 26, 2026 · Originally reported September 23, 2026 by La Prensa

Sargassum coverage in the western Caribbean near Honduras totaled roughly 1.7 million metric tons in August, down from July's peaks but still above historical norms, and the University of South Florida expects it to keep declining in the coming months.

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