Mexican Navy Lowers Sargasso Alert in Quintana Roo as Arrivals Decline
The alert drops from red to yellow after heavy sargasso landings, but some beaches still face new arrivals.
Sargassum
Tulum Beaches Keep Sand as Authorities Limit Machinery in Sargassum Cleanup
Tulum's beaches have not suffered major sand loss from sargassum cleanup, official says, as limited machinery use helps protect the…
Sargassum Has Not Disrupted Cruise Arrivals in Quintana Roo, Port Official Says
Sargassum has not disrupted cruise arrivals in Quintana Roo, with passenger numbers up 12% and revenue reaching 400 million pesos.
Cancún Reaches Record Sargassum Collection in 2026 Season
Cancún has collected 28,140 tons of sargassum since January, nearly double last year's pace.
Sargassum Cleanup Accelerates Beach Erosion in Akumal, Workers Warn
Tourism workers in Akumal say constant sargassum removal is hardening the beach and driving away nesting sea turtles.
Sargassum in Gulf of Mexico Grows 400% in One Year, Reaching 4.2 Million Tons
A sargassum bloom in the Gulf of Mexico has grown to 4.2 million tons, a 400% surge driven by river…
World Bank Funds Cancún Pilot to Turn Sargassum Into Cosmetics
The World Bank's IFC is backing a Cancún pilot to convert sargassum into cosmetic ingredients, aiming to turn an environmental…
Massive New Sargassum Bloom in Gulf of Mexico Threatens Yucatán and Other Mexican States
Researchers warn a growing sargassum bloom in the Gulf of Mexico could cause major seaweed landings on Mexico's Gulf coast…
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…
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.