Playa del Carmen launches Sargasso Challenge 2026
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Mayor Estefanía Mercado has launched the “Sargasso Challenge 2026,”...
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Only 0.5% of Sargassum Used by Local Entrepreneurs in Quintana Roo
Small businesses can only process about 5 tons of the seaweed, experts say.
65 beaches in Quintana Roo on red alert as sargasso crisis deepens
Quintana Roo, Mexico — A new critical phase of sargasso seaweed influx has hit Quintana...
Lomas Hospitality Deploys Sargassum Barrier at Maroma Beach in Riviera Maya
Lomas Hospitality installs a private sargassum barrier at Maroma Beach to protect the coastline and enhance guest experience.
Sargasso Crisis Cripples Tourism and Fishing Cooperatives in Playa del Carmen
Massive sargasso influx turns beaches into sludge, halting tourism and fishing, with repair costs soaring.
Hotel Reservations Plummet in Riviera Maya Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Hotel occupancy in Playa del Carmen drops from 90% to 50% as high costs, visa issues and sargassum deter tourists.
Sargassum Inundates Key Cancun Beaches, Turning Turquoise Waters Brown
Massive sargassum arrival turns Cancun's iconic turquoise waters brown at several hotel zone beaches.
Mahahual Hoteliers Bear Up to $1,000 Monthly in Sargasso Cleanup Costs
Hotel owners in Mahahual spend up to 20,000 pesos monthly per business on sargasso containment amid lack of government strategy.
Playa del Carmen Removes Over 13,000 Tons of Sargassum From Beaches
Up to 250 workers remove sargassum daily in Playa del Carmen, with over 13,000 tons collected this year.
UNAM Study Warns Sargassum Exposure Sickens Beach Cleaners in Quintana Roo
A UNAM-led study finds sargassum workers suffer headaches, dermatitis, and breathing problems from toxic gas exposure.