Sargasso Crisis: Playa del Carmen Tourism at 30% Capacity
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Despite a record investment of 80 million pesos ($4.4...
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Sargasso Seaweed Alters US Travel Habits in Quintana Roo, Study Finds
Sargasso accumulation is directly influencing US tourist cancellations and itinerary changes, contradicting official claims of stability.
Activists Warn Heavy Machinery Used to Remove Sargasso Damages Coastline and Marine Life in Playa del Carmen
Environmental activists in Playa del Carmen say mechanical sargasso removal causes erosion, sand compaction, and harms marine species.
Othon P. Blanco Mayor Rules Out Emergency Declaration for Mahahual Sargasso Crisis
Mayor Yensunni Martínez says emergency status would hurt tourism, despite insufficient containment efforts.
Playa Del Carmen Boat Operators Go Four Months Without Income Due to Sargasso
Boat operators in Playa del Carmen have gone four months without income as massive sargasso seaweed influx drives away tourists.
Playa del Carmen Bolsters Sargassum Containment Strategy With Federal, State Support
Playa del Carmen is intensifying its sargassum containment efforts through a coordinated strategy involving federal, state, and private partners.
Sargassum Crisis Threatens Riviera Maya Tourism, Business Group Warns
AMEXME warns that sargassum is causing cancellations, lower sales, and reduced economic activity in Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Nearly 80,000 Tons of Sargassum Collected on Quintana Roo Beaches
Quintana Roo has collected nearly 80,000 tons of sargassum in 2026, with Playa del Carmen hardest hit.
Cozumel Fishermen Hope Sargassum Won’t Hurt Lobster Catch
Cozumel fishermen aim for 50 tons of lobster in 2026, up from 40 tons last year, despite sargassum challenges.
Cancún fortifies sargassum barrier as ocean currents challenge Puerto Morelos
Authorities in Quintana Roo prioritized the installation of a sargassum barrier at Playa del Niño...