Need
The massive arrival of sargassum on Caribbean beaches, especially in the Quintana Roo area, has created a growing environmental and social problem. When sargassum accumulates and begins to decompose on the shore, it releases gaseous compounds such as ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which cause unpleasant odors and potential health risks.
Concerned about the negative effects of these gases on residents, tourists, and marine biodiversity, a researcher from the National Polytechnic Institute, in collaboration with the Caribbean Air Quality Monitoring Network, contacted Repmex, Kunak’s distributor in Mexico. The goal was to obtain accurate, real-time data on the presence and concentration of these pollutants, to identify risk periods, assess population impact, and support mitigation actions.
Furthermore, it was essential to have a robust monitoring network capable of operating autonomously in coastal environments, collecting useful, precise, and reliable data to protect both people and species inhabiting the affected area.
