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Sargassum on Mullet Bay #297217 03/09/2023 01:12 PM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 18,146 Likes: 20 Ohio ruralcarrier OP Traveler
OP ruralcarrier Traveler Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 18,146 Likes: 20 Ohio	From what I saw on a couple of the facebook groups, the Sargassum has invaded Mullet Bay and in a big way. Lots of loungers out but no people. J.D.

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Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay ruralcarrier #297221 03/09/2023 01:49 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 20,011 Likes: 35 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman Traveler
SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 20,011 Likes: 35 Auburn, WA	Yes. It was all the way to the loungers with some under the loungers.

Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay ruralcarrier #297222 03/09/2023 01:55 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 84,594 Likes: 38 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 84,594 Likes: 38 Central Florida!	Not surprising, considering the state of Maho Beach. The Sunset webcam is awful looking. Sunset webcam Carol Hill

Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay Carol_Hill #297232 03/09/2023 03:45 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 84,594 Likes: 38 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 84,594 Likes: 38 Central Florida!	Whoa! In addition to the seaweed issue, looks like the skies are going to open up here shortly! Very dark over Maho! Carol Hill

Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay ruralcarrier #297235 03/09/2023 03:53 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,856 Likes: 8 Newtown, CT kim Traveler
kim Traveler Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,856 Likes: 8 Newtown, CT	Skies have gotten very dark!! This is off my deck in Cupecoy. Attached Images

Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay ruralcarrier #297253 03/09/2023 05:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 155 Pennsylvania debnken Traveler
debnken Traveler Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 155 Pennsylvania	Sargassum is heaviest from Rosie's and past DaWatrhole to the end. Sun was out but then heavy dark clouds moved in and by the time we got back to our unit it started to rain. We will see what tomorrow brings. Attached Images

Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay ruralcarrier #297264 03/10/2023 07:03 AM
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OP ruralcarrier Traveler Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 18,146 Likes: 20 Ohio	DAILY HERALD LINK J.D.

Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay ruralcarrier #297266 03/10/2023 07:12 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,193 Likes: 6 Westchester /NYC Colour1 Traveler
Colour1 Traveler Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,193 Likes: 6 Westchester /NYC	That photo "DH" posted, that was rough to see!! Mullett is one of thee most beautiful beaches!! I wonder if the guys at Mullett and Maho even have rakes/shovels on hand! Sand Gravity, got to love it!

Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay Colour1 #297272 03/10/2023 07:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 M mort Traveler
mort Traveler M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549	If they don't it's an easy trek to Ace to purchase rakes/shovels.

Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay mort #297276 03/10/2023 08:13 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,193 Likes: 6 Westchester /NYC Colour1 Traveler
Colour1 Traveler Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,193 Likes: 6 Westchester /NYC	For that amount they would need a backhoe!! LOL!!! Sand Gravity, got to love it!

Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay ruralcarrier #297279 03/10/2023 09:25 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 5,928 New England (home), St. Maarte... jmbcomms Traveler
jmbcomms Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 5,928 New England (home), St. Maarte...	Seaweed on beaches will need to be cleaned up, but that on west side waters will blow away when winds return to normal. Westerly winds are VERY unusual here. Jeff Berger Visiting SXM Since 1978

Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay jmbcomms #297290 03/10/2023 12:03 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 20,011 Likes: 35 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman Traveler
SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 20,011 Likes: 35 Auburn, WA	Originally Posted by jmbcomms Seaweed on beaches will need to be cleaned up, but that on west side waters will blow away when winds return to normal. Westerly winds are VERY unusual here. Not going to blow it off the sand.

Re: Sargassum on Mullet Bay ruralcarrier #297307 03/10/2023 04:23 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 155 Pennsylvania debnken Traveler
debnken Traveler Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 155 Pennsylvania	Surfers were out at Mullet today and some of the sargassum was partially buried under sand from the tide and waves. Westerly winds are supposed to continue into tomorrow so the surfers will probably be back. Attached Images

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