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flag Belize faces severe sargassum invasion, threatening environment and tourism; cleanup costs soar.

flag Belize is experiencing a severe sargassum seaweed invasion, threatening its environment and tourism industry. flag Prime Minister John Briceño considers declaring a national emergency to access funds for cleanup. flag The government has established a Task Force led by the Minister of Tourism to address the issue. flag Minister Henry Charles Usher notes that Sargassum harvesters are being used for both public cleanup and private events, costing about $350 per hour. flag The season typically ends in October, but the presence of heavy metals in the seaweed complicates efforts to convert it into energy sources.

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