Isla Mujeres Cleans 30 Tons of Sargassum from Playa Norte

Isla Mujeres, Q. Roo — The Isla Mujeres Government, led by Municipal President Atenea Gómez Ricalde, responded immediately to an atypical sargassum influx recorded on Playa Norte, where approximately 30 tons of seaweed were collected as part of the permanent commitment to keep beaches clean, orderly, and in optimal conditions for both island families and visitors.

From the early hours of the day, under direct instructions from the mayor, a special operation was activated coordinated by the Zona Federal Marítimo Terrestre de Isla Mujeres (Zofemat), who removed the accumulated sargassum from one of the municipality’s main tourist points.

These tasks allowed for the timely containment of the influx effects and reduced the environmental and visual impact in the area.

Atenea Gómez highlighted that the immediate attention to this phenomenon responds to a clear government vision. “In Isla Mujeres we do not lower our guard. When an atypical influx like this occurs, we act immediately because our priority is to care for our beaches, which are the heart of our economy and a source of pride for islanders,” she stated.

The mayor emphasized that, although sargassum is a natural phenomenon that does not occur every day or on all beaches, the Municipal Government maintains a permanent prevention and response strategy.

“We have trained personnel, machinery, and a clear action plan to respond when nature presents us with these challenges. Our objective is for Isla Mujeres to continue being a clean, beautiful, and orderly destination,” she affirmed.

The Municipal President noted that the collection of these approximately 30 tons of sargassum on Playa Norte is the result of coordinated work and the daily effort of municipal personnel.

“I recognize the commitment and dedication of the warriors of Zofemat, who from very early are on the beaches to protect our spaces so that those who visit us take away the best image of Isla Mujeres,” Atenea Gómez pointed out.