Schools in Robert close because of dangerous Sargassum algae!

Schools in Robert close because of dangerous Sargassum algae!

in the Robert region, a small town in Martinique, there are significant changes in education. The mayor, Farell François-Haugrin, has decided together with the Ministry of Education to close several schools, which will come into force from June 17, 2025. The Élementaire Edgard Labourg in Four-à-chaux, the Maternelle Les Coraux in Cité Lacroix and the Élementaire Emile capgrass in Pointe-Lynch. The trigger of this measure is the massive arrivals of Sargassum algae, which have been observed on the coast in the past few days. The mayor expressed concern about the health risks that these algae bring for children and staff and calls on the parents to work to find sustainable solutions. Martinique France Antilles the understanding of the parents in this difficult Situation is very important.

A similar picture is also evident in the city of Goyave, where school closures are also due due to the harmful emissions of the Sargassum algae. Christophe's school is relocated here, and the students are relocated to the school buildings of the Zac de L’Aiguille and Danielle Oulac-Danican. Mayor Ferdy Louisy has already asked the parents to leave their children at home. The work for relocation begins on Friday and are to be completed over the weekend. Meanwhile, the François August school remains open and continues to supply the children with lunch and school transport. La 1ère also reported by a new floating ponton in Terre de BAS, which was installed with the support of the SNSM and should facilitate access for dealers.

difficulties from Sargassum algae

The problem of the Sargassum algae affects not only the schools, but also the mayors in Guadeloupe. They express dissatisfaction with the previous handling of the situation and demand rapid measures from the state. A meeting of the mayors recently took place in Sainte-Anne to develop solutions together. The prefecture has now launched support meetings to advise the affected communities weekly.
One and a half million euros were provided to provide material to remove the algae, with 600,000 euros being used. In addition, 500,000 euros are intended as compensation for municipalities that have to commission private companies with algae disposal. [La 1ère] (https://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/guadeloupe/ecoles-goyave-cause-cause-sargasses-ponton-theses clavement-bas-guadeloupe-aux-ax-sargasses- 588175.hml) reported for the establishment of a permanent Air quality monitoring network, which is supported with almost 100,000 euros.

It remains to be hoped that the measures mentioned and joint efforts will take place soon to enable the affected students and municipalities a healthy environment. In times like these, once again it shows how important it is to stick together and actively work on solutions.