Joint Effort Removes Over 2,300 Tons of Sargassum in Quintana Roo in 10 Days
Mexican Navy and local businesses worked together to collect 2,362 tons of sargassum from Quintana Roo beaches in 10 days.
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Women Business Leaders and Technology Take On Sargassum in Playa del Carmen
AMEXME Riviera Maya and Grupo Dakatso team up with the city government for a sargassum cleanup at Playa Fundadores.
Scientists Still Have Not Determined Cause of Record Sargassum Surge in Caribbean
Officials call 2026 'difficult and atypical' as researchers study climate change, nutrient overload, and bacteria to explain stranded seaweed.
Cancún to Host International Sargassum Summit
Mexico's environment secretary announced Cancún will host an international summit on sargassum with experts from Japan, Brazil and the Caribbean…
New Sargassum Vessel Designed in Playa del Carmen
A new sargassum vessel designed in Playa del Carmen with the Mexican Navy features automated unloading, reducing physical effort.
Sargassum Invasion Drives Playa del Carmen Residents to Consider Moving to Mérida
Residents of Playa del Carmen say the stench of rotting sargassum is unbearable, prompting many to consider relocating to Mérida.
Sargassum Seaweed Challenges Repeat Tourism in Akumal
Persistent sargassum and low season keep Akumal tourist numbers at 35-40% of typical summer levels.
Record Seaweed Blankets Caribbean Coast, Threatens Tourism
Tulum, Mexico — A record wave of brown, smelly seaweed is washing up on beaches...
Massive Sargazo Influx Overwhelms Tulum’s Cleaning Efforts During Peak Tourist Season
Tulum beaches are buried under tons of sargasso seaweed, surpassing cleanup capacity and hurting tourism.
Mexico Prepares for Sargassum Influx as 88,998 Tons Collected in Quintana Roo
Mexico collects 88,998 tons of sargassum in Quintana Roo as authorities prepare a comprehensive strategy.