Tools Reclaim Nature uses to track sargassum conditions.
The following tools provide real-time and forecast sargassum data for Puerto Rico and the wider Caribbean. Reclaim Nature uses these resources to monitor incoming sargassum events and pre-position offshore infrastructure before arrival. All links open in a new tab.
CariCOOS Sargassum Monitoring
The Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System provides real-time oceanographic data, sargassum tracking, and coastal condition monitoring for Puerto Rico and the wider Caribbean. The primary scientific monitoring tool used by Reclaim Nature for operational planning.
Visit CariCOOS →USF Sargassum Watch System
The University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab provides satellite-based sargassum density maps and outlook bulletins for the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean. Updated weekly during peak season.
Visit USF Sargassum Watch →NOAA Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring
NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science provides harmful algal bloom monitoring and sargassum response data for U.S. coastal territories including Puerto Rico.
Visit NOAA HAB Monitoring →All external monitoring tools are linked for informational purposes only. CariCOOS, USF, and NOAA content is the property of their respective organizations. USF Sargassum Watch System imagery may not be downloaded or reproduced without written permission. Reclaim Nature does not claim affiliation with any of these organizations.