Mahahual, Quintana Roo — Hotel industry leaders and government officials have agreed to install 1,750 meters of anti-sargassum barriers and deploy specialized collection vessels to protect Mahahual beach from heavy seaweed landings.
The plan, reached with the federal government and the Quintana Roo state government, aims to expand containment infrastructure along the Costa Maya and reduce the environmental and economic damage caused by the algae. It will cover northern and southern stretches of the coastline that had remained unprotected.
Key measures
- Containment infrastructure: 1,750 meters of additional barriers to protect vulnerable beachfront properties.
- Offshore collection: shallow-draft sargassum vessels to operate in shallow water without damaging the ecosystem.
- Technical equipment: specialized pumps for transferring biomass in open water.
Business leaders said the actions are part of a broader plan backed by an initial national fund of 800 million pesos for purchasing vessels and barriers. The overall program is projected to receive more than 2.6 billion pesos for implementation between 2026 and 2027.
The hotel association said it will maintain technical oversight to ensure equipment arrives in the Costa Maya on schedule.
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