I wonder if all the fertilizer nitrates....etc running into the sea make a difference in growth.If so it will be a nightmare for Bavaro/PC. Depending on season, it has always been there...but manageable, never seen it like it was this summer.
I wonder if all the fertilizer nitrates....etc running into the sea make a difference in growth.If so it will be a nightmare for Bavaro/PC. Depending on season, it has always been there...but manageable, never seen it like it was this summer.
You would think that with all the cheap labor around, they would spend a few dollars and at least do a weekly cleanup.If so it will be a nightmare for Bavaro/PC. Depending on season, it has always been there...but manageable, never seen it like it was this summer.
These images are not taken Friday July 30 correct? I checked Google Earth and these images are from May 30 this year.It appears that the best way to deal with the Sargazo is by applying a line that captures it offshore and prevents it reaches the beach.
Here is one example I took from the satelite image of Cap Cana in Google Earth. The Sargazo is clearly visible as a dark spot in the sea.
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This other example of Punta Cana shows that it works, but they probably didn't got rid of the Sargazo that reached the beach before the line was placed.
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The line plus cleaning the beach every morning could help reduce substantially the effects of the Sargazo.
Disagree completely. You are in complete denial about the reality of DR. And compare Santo Domingo with LA? Words are hard to come by after reading your words. The tourist dollar, greedy overzealous invest bankers and hoteliers are ruining the one area at the moment PC and because raineri and hazoury are making hand over fist $ they do not care to keep up with infrastructure just keep overbuilding. And you are citing the natural beauty of our country while actually now the tourist crowds are only in Bavaro which is already being ruined with garbage. Have you recently been out to Juanillo which was such a gorgeous beach..now being overbuilt in Cap Cana with more and more buildings and barely recognizable. You mention all the great things that are available to do here but fail to mention how difficult it is to do anything because there is hardly money that seems to go to infrastructure in the rest of the country. This is a beautiful country with no real sounding vision for the future.I really question whether you have spent a lot of time in DR to make this post. I don't actually like beaches all that much and that's why I hate islands like Antigua (been there 9 times) Barbados (11 times) Dominica (4 times). Absolutely zilch to do in those places. DR, in my opinion, is packed with things to do that don't involve beaches. The capital is a huge city, almost the same size as Los Angeles, with a world of things to do, great nightlife (normally in any case), good shopping, parks, museums, historic sites, bars, restaurants, the list goes on. The interior of the island is fascinating, the mountains are breathtaking, a drive through the agricultural areas is interesting. You can do adventure sports like whitewater rafting in Jarabacoa, mountain biking, rock climbing. You mention safety, but compared to countries like Jamaica or even Mexico we are way safer and especially for tourists in AI's it is rare to hear of anyone having serious problems. Anyone who interferes with the tourist dollar on DR gets dealt with very quickly by the police.
I would also take issue with the idea that the seaweed will ever cause tourists to stop coming. I believe that some airlines and holiday companies have always sent their customers an advisory that there is a risk of seaweed in Punta Cana, and so far it doesn't seem to have put people off.
On your final point, have you not noticed that the current president is trying to do just that? Eliminate corruption. Ensure rules are enforced. Sure that can't have passed you by?
I stayed in one of beachfront buildings that you can see on the first photo all July, and I can confirm that it only got worse last week of July.These images are not taken Friday July 30 correct? I checked Google Earth and these images are from May 30 this year.
Sure it will. Why come to Bavaro/PC if you can't swim in the ocean? Just to relax in a pool full of pee and enjoy the smell of rotten seaweed from the beach?If so it will be a nightmare for Bavaro/PC. Depending on season, it has always been there...but manageable, never seen it like it was this summer.
100% aGREED.Disagree completely. You are in complete denial about the reality of DR. And compare Santo Domingo with LA? Words are hard to come by after reading your words. The tourist dollar, greedy overzealous invest bankers and hoteliers are ruining the one area at the moment PC and because raineri and hazoury are making hand over fist $ they do not care to keep up with infrastructure just keep overbuilding. And you are citing the natural beauty of our country while actually now the tourist crowds are only in Bavaro which is already being ruined with garbage. Have you recently been out to Juanillo which was such a gorgeous beach..now being overbuilt in Cap Cana with more and more buildings and barely recognizable. You mention all the great things that are available to do here but fail to mention how difficult it is to do anything because there is hardly money that seems to go to infrastructure in the rest of the country. This is a beautiful country with no real sounding vision for the future.
So maybe I will be reprimanded by disagreeing with You.
First, why even bring up SD in a discussion about seaweed. There is not even a beach there... "The capital is a huge city, almost the same size as Los Angeles, with a world of things to do, great nightlife (normally in any case), good shopping, parks, museums, historic sites, bars, restaurants, the list goes on. " Well you forgot to mention the great traffic situation...I really question whether you have spent a lot of time in DR to make this post. I don't actually like beaches all that much and that's why I hate islands like Antigua (been there 9 times) Barbados (11 times) Dominica (4 times). Absolutely zilch to do in those places. DR, in my opinion, is packed with things to do that don't involve beaches. The capital is a huge city, almost the same size as Los Angeles, with a world of things to do, great nightlife (normally in any case), good shopping, parks, museums, historic sites, bars, restaurants, the list goes on. The interior of the island is fascinating, the mountains are breathtaking, a drive through the agricultural areas is interesting. You can do adventure sports like whitewater rafting in Jarabacoa, mountain biking, rock climbing. You mention safety, but compared to countries like Jamaica or even Mexico we are way safer and especially for tourists in AI's it is rare to hear of anyone having serious problems. Anyone who interferes with the tourist dollar on DR gets dealt with very quickly by the police.
I would also take issue with the idea that the seaweed will ever cause tourists to stop coming. I believe that some airlines and holiday companies have always sent their customers an advisory that there is a risk of seaweed in Punta Cana, and so far it doesn't seem to have put people off.
On your final point, have you not noticed that the current president is trying to do just that? Eliminate corruption. Ensure rules are enforced. Sure that can't have passed you by?
I think it's only a question of time when seaweed will invade the North Coast and Samana. Actually, some members reported that it's already started in some places there. It will be just one big Sargasso Sea all around here in a few years.some focus on the North Coast, after 16 years of just focusing on the Capital and Punta Cana. Seaweed is the Karma
Actually that's good, less Dominicans on the beach = less trash and noise on the beach. I wish there was some tourist areas where Dominicans are not allowed at all. I remember Varadero 20 years ago, when Cubans were not allowed on the beaches there, it was paradise.and beaches are closed off to the Dominican people.
About as racist as one could get with-in the rules of TOS. BTW, it is their beach, remember? Only IMO, of course I could be wrong.Actually that's good, less Dominicans on the beach = less trash and noise on the beach. I wish there was some tourist areas where Dominicans are not allowed at all. I remember Varadero 20 years ago, when Cubans were not allowed on the beaches there, it was paradise.
Yes, there are many ways to access beaches in Bavaro. A good one is to go to Capt. Cooks, eat fresh fish right on the beach. And close to the restaurant you can charter a fishing boat. And you will catch fish with these guys. And nice ones. They go way out.Anyone can access Bávaro Beach through El Cortecito. There are no signs saying "this way to the public access of the beach," but a person that doesn't stay in a resort and doesn't want to buy a one-day-pass can access the beach with no hassle through there. Just saying...
My guess is that you have never been to Cairo, Mumbai, Lagos...First, why even bring up SD in a discussion about seaweed. There is not even a beach there... "The capital is a huge city, almost the same size as Los Angeles, with a world of things to do, great nightlife (normally in any case), good shopping, parks, museums, historic sites, bars, restaurants, the list goes on. " Well you forgot to mention the great traffic situation...It is by far the worst big city I ever been to and only go there when I need to. But if you want a big city....Barcelona, Valencia, etc etc.. That said I like Abinader... some focus on the North Coast, after 16 years of just focusing on the Capital and Punta Cana. Seaweed is the Karma