Tourists Cancel Trips in Playa del Carmen Due to Sargassum Mud and Lack of Infrastructure
Tourists are canceling boat tours in Playa del Carmen because sargassum has turned beaches into foul-smelling mud, with no proper…
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Quintana Roo Sargassum Startups Aim for Silicon Valley Funding
Two Quintana Roo startups working to turn sargassum from an environmental crisis into commercial products will compete in the regional…
Mara Lezama Confirms Larger Sargassum Vessel Arrival, Seeks More Federal Funds
Governor Mara Lezama says a larger sargassum collection vessel will arrive in three weeks and she will meet with President…
Community Tourism in Riviera Maya Seeks to Emerge as Alternative Amid Sargassum Crisis
Community tourism projects in Riviera Maya aim to attract visitors away from sargassum-affected beaches, but lack of promotion and connectivity…
Sargasso Entrepreneurs in Quintana Roo to Compete for Silicon Valley Spot
Entrepreneurs turning sargasso into products will compete for up to $1 million in angel investment and a trip to Silicon…
Sargassum Transformed Into Eco-Friendly Footwear to Save Coral Reefs in Playa del Carmen
A pilot project in Playa del Carmen turns sargassum into sustainable sandals, aiming to produce 100,000 pairs monthly.
Quintana Roo Allocates Over 400 Million Pesos to Combat Sargassum
Quintana Roo has allocated over 400 million pesos to contain sargassum and plans to buy more ocean-going vessels.
Viral Video of Abandoned Sargassum Barriers Sparks Transparency Debate in Quintana Roo
A viral video shows piles of sargassum barriers abandoned in a vacant lot, raising questions about millions in public spending.
Small Hotels in Playa del Carmen Face Worst Season in Years
Small hotels in Playa del Carmen report occupancy below 30% due to sargasso seaweed and negative perception.
Sargassum Overwhelms 92.5% of Quintana Roo Beaches, Tourism Workers Join Cleanup
Sargassum levels are 'excessive' on 37 of 40 monitored beaches in Quintana Roo, prompting tourism workers to use their boats…