Xcalak Faces Severe Sargassum Crisis as Fishermen Report Heavy Losses
Xcalak community battles historic sargassum influx with no government aid, causing economic losses and threatening the Mesoamerican Reef.
Sargassum
Puerto Morelos Ramps Up Sargassum Fight With Barriers, Navy Support
Puerto Morelos removes over 4,000 tons of sargassum in 2026 using barriers, Navy vessels, and hotel sector cooperation.
Architects Propose Coastal Walkway in Playa del Carmen to Combat Sargasso and Beach Erosion
Architects propose a coastal walkway in Playa del Carmen to curb sargasso influx and beach erosion.
Sargassum Treatment Stalls in Playa del Carmen as Businesses Call for Clearer Rules
Business leaders say federal and state regulations are needed to allow sargassum reuse and reduce tourism impact.
Sargassum Buildup Threatens Sea Turtle Nesting in Quintana Roo, Activist Warns
A veteran activist warns that sargassum accumulation is endangering sea turtle nesting along Quintana Roo's coast.
Playa del Carmen Officials Admit Hotels Use Heavy Machinery on Beaches, No Fines Issued
Playa del Carmen officials confirm hotels use heavy machinery for sargassum removal but rely on voluntary mediation, not fines.
Toxic Sargassum Gases Trigger Health Crisis in Mexico’s Caribbean
Rotting sargassum releases toxic gases, sickening workers and residents in Quintana Roo.
Mexican Scientists Turn Sargassum and PET Into Water Filters
Researchers at UADY develop membranes from sargassum and recycled PET to absorb pollutants in water.
Mexican Institute Prepares Official Standard for Sargassum Use in the Caribbean
IMIPAS is developing a Mexican Official Standard to regulate the collection, processing, and use of sargassum in Quintana Roo.
Beach Erosion in Mahahual Threatens Sea Turtle Nesting, Activists Warn
Erosion from sargassum is reducing sea turtle nesting sites in Mahahual, leaving turtles vulnerable to predators and humans.