Cozumel, Quintana Roo — The Mexican Navy, through the Navy of Mexico and the Cozumel Naval Sector, participated in a large-scale sargassum cleanup initiative as part of the Sargassum Attention Strategy and the National Beach and Coast Cleanup Campaign. The effort took place on the eastern coast of Cozumel Island.
Collaborative Effort Removes 36 Tons of Sargassum
Approximately 300 people joined the cleanup, including members of the Cozumel community, local government officials, municipal employees, and military and naval personnel. The collective effort focused on San Martin Beach, where workers removed a total of 36 tons of sargassum.
Protecting Endangered Sea Turtles
The cleanup not only improved the beach’s appearance but also contributed to the protection of the island’s ecosystem. The removal of sargassum enhances nesting conditions for loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) and green turtles (Chelonia mydas), whose nesting season runs from May to October each year.
The Mexican Navy reaffirmed its commitment to civil society, ecological preservation, and biodiversity through such initiatives. The Cozumel Naval Sector emphasized its dedication to environmental stewardship and public service in line with national conservation efforts.
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