Cuba is facing a serious environmental crisis as massive amounts of sargassum seaweed inundate the eastern coastline of Guantánamo province. In response, the Cuban Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA) has issued a maximum alert, citing both environmental and public health risks.
According to an official statement from CITMA’s regional delegation, the heavy concentration of decomposing sargassum is releasing toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide and ammonia. These emissions can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, along with headaches, nausea, dizziness, and respiratory complications — particularly among individuals with asthma or allergies.
The alert also warns of potential skin and gastrointestinal infections, as
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