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Sargassum Locations

Posted By: Higgins78

Sargassum Locations - 05/30/2018 05:46 PM

http://bvinews.com/new/seaweed-causing-ferry-dock-stink-stench-welcoming-visitors/

http://bvibeacon.com/seeking-solutions-to-smelly-sargassum/

The sargassum seems to be invading. Other than Road Town and Great Camanoe (Low Bay), where else should we expect to find it.

Is the stench bad enough to avoid the Marina Cay moorings??

Hopefully not with E/SE winds..
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/30/2018 06:04 PM

It was getting bad before the bridge to Frenchman's Cay and on the south shore road before Pockwood Pond heading east.
Posted By: casailor53

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/30/2018 06:26 PM

got a pic from a friend's house looking down on Hodges creek marina, and the marina is full of it
Posted By: Higgins78

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/30/2018 06:56 PM

Maybe the upcoming northerly 'swell' will clear it out before our trip in a few weeks....

https://www.windguru.cz/58
Posted By: RatmansWife

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/30/2018 07:08 PM

There is plenty of it everywhere. Trellis has a lot. We flew out of EIS this afternoon, and you can see it everywhere on the way to Puerto Rico.
Posted By: tangerine3

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 12:13 PM

Unfortunately it hit Cooper Island as well we're staying at the hotel but it doesn't hinder us from doing anything poor guy cleaning it up yesterday and today they were burying it.

I'd put a pic but when I click on the what looks like add a pic icon it asks for a link to an URL image is there not a way to just insert a picture in your post?
Posted By: tangerine3

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by tangerine3
Unfortunately it hit Cooper Island as well we're staying at the hotel but it doesn't hinder us from doing anything poor guy cleaning it up yesterday and today they were burying it.

I'd put a pic but when I click on the what looks like add a pic icon it asks for a link to an URL image is there not a way to just insert a picture in your post?

Trying to add pic
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I6t8lAifiB8vt96yrWchTrCCBCn8Gk40kA/view?usp=drivesdk
Posted By: agrimsrud

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by tangerine3
Originally Posted by tangerine3
Unfortunately it hit Cooper Island as well we're staying at the hotel but it doesn't hinder us from doing anything poor guy cleaning it up yesterday and today they were burying it.

I'd put a pic but when I click on the what looks like add a pic icon it asks for a link to an URL image is there not a way to just insert a picture in your post?

Trying to add pic
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I6t8lAifiB8vt96yrWchTrCCBCn8Gk40kA/view?usp=drivesdk


I can't get to your URL. It says I don't have permission.
Posted By: Higgins78

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 12:36 PM

If you have the pic in Google Drive then you likely need to share -> create link -> then paste it here. It might be easier to post the image to a free image hosting site like this one and then either embed the link or paste the link here:

https://postimages.org/
Posted By: ndfaninnc

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 01:15 PM

Thanks Higgins78. Let's see if I did it correctly.

https://postimg.cc/image/gf3dkjppz/

Andrew from Cow Wreck after hanging my flag.
Posted By: Higgins78

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 01:56 PM

@ndfaninnc - You got it.... and if you wanted to have the image displayed 'in-line' with your comment, you just click on the 'Insert Image Link' in the editor and paste the 'direct link' url from postimg:

[Linked Image]
Posted By: gordaguy2

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 02:16 PM

The only place on VG is right next to the intake to the desal plant at Handsome Bay - but you would never sail there anyway.
Posted By: tangerine3

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 02:18 PM

Well then I don't know how to do that either. Where on this forum can I read how to add pics to my posts I'm here now and would like to add some on our trip
Posted By: tangerine3

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 02:23 PM

The images are on my phone no url link
Posted By: tangerine3

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 02:33 PM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I6t8lAifiB8vt96yrWchTrCCBCn8Gk40kA/view?usp=drivesdk
Posted By: tangerine3

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 02:42 PM


[Linked Image]
Posted By: Higgins78

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 03:27 PM

Looks like you got it smile
Posted By: Higgins78

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 03:29 PM

Looks like you got it smile - Cooper needs a tractor!
Posted By: ndfaninnc

Re: Sargassum Locations - 05/31/2018 07:54 PM

@Higgins78, Got it. Thanks for your help.
Posted By: Catmandu

Re: Sargassum Locations - 06/03/2018 12:33 AM

At Road Tow ferry terminal:

http://bvinews.com/new/seaweed-causing-ferry-dock-stink-stench-welcoming-visitors/
Posted By: NCSailor

Re: Sargassum Locations - 06/03/2018 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by ndfaninnc
Thanks Higgins78. Let's see if I did it correctly.

https://postimg.cc/image/gf3dkjppz/

Andrew from Cow Wreck after hanging my flag.


Love the photo!
Posted By: Catmandu

Re: Sargassum Locations - 06/07/2018 02:01 AM

More pix:

http://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/dreaded-seaweed-invades-vi-shores-yet-again
Posted By: tpcook

Re: Sargassum Locations - 06/07/2018 09:26 PM

I think a good investment would be to buy a boat/machine that can cleanup the seaweed and rent it back to the government with payment in advance in cash. I would be willing to do this. Got to be a big money maker.
Posted By: sail445

Re: Sargassum Locations - 06/07/2018 11:28 PM

Relax the seaweed is nature’s way of fertilizing the reefs and shore line.
Posted By: Catmandu

Re: Sargassum Locations - 06/08/2018 01:15 AM

Here’s your boat machine. Ready for purchase:

http://theoceancleaner.org/sargaboat-sargassum-harvester/

Not a bad idea actually. If I was retired might consider it.
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