Sargassum Levels Drop at Tulum and Akumal Beaches
Beaches in Tulum and Akumal have significantly less sargassum, with turquoise water and clean sand reappearing after months of heavy…
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Sargassum Cleanup Accelerates Beach Erosion in Quintana Roo, Experts Warn
Sargassum removal in Quintana Roo is stripping beaches of sand, with erosion reaching three meters in some areas, experts say.
Cancún on Track to Double 2025 Sargassum Haul by End of August
Cancún has collected nearly double the sargassum it hauled in all of 2025, with totals expected to pass 30,000 tons…
Sargassum Forces Sea Turtles to Lay Eggs in Ocean Off Mahahual
Massive sargassum buildup is pushing sea turtles to lay eggs in the ocean and cutting nesting in Mahahual by half.
Sargassum Decay Exposes Mahahual Residents and Tourists to Toxic Gases
Rotting sargassum along Quintana Roo's coast releases hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, posing health risks to Mahahual residents and visitors.
Sargassum Gives Mexican Caribbean a Breather as Arrivals Drop 25% and Shift North
Sargassum arrivals on Mexico's Caribbean coast have fallen about 25 percent as currents push seaweed toward the north.
Sargassum-Based Fertilizer for Berries and Avocados Expands Globally
A biofertilizer derived from Caribbean sargassum is now used in Mexico and exported to the U.S., South America, Europe and…
Cancun Hoteliers Rule Out Funding Open-Sea Sargassum Cleanup
Cancun hoteliers won't fund open-sea sargassum collection, saying it's the federal government's job. Tourism faces falling flights.
Quintana Roo Senator Proposes Tourist Tax Funds for Sargassum Fight
Senator Mayuli Martínez wants 15% of Mexico's Non-Resident Right tax revenue to fund sargassum prevention and cleanup in Quintana Roo.
Study Finds Sargassum Workers in Quintana Roo Exposed to Dangerous Hydrogen Sulfide Levels
UNAM study finds sargassum collectors in Quintana Roo face hydrogen sulfide levels above safety limits, posing health risks.