Cancun Hotel Association Rules Out Emergency Declaration Over Sargassum
Cancun hotel association says it won't seek emergency declaration for sargassum, but will work with state on funding.
Sargassum
Sargassum Influx Hits Visitor Numbers at Tulum’s Regional Museum
Massive sargassum arrivals on Mexican Caribbean beaches are blamed for a drop in visitors to Tulum's Regional Museum of the…
Sargasso Damages Boats, Hurts Tourism for Playa del Carmen Cooperatives
Decomposing sargasso has damaged boat engines and driven away tourists, costing cooperatives up to 200,000 pesos.
Beach recovery in Quintana Roo pushed to 2027
Cancún, Quintana Roo — The recovery of beaches in Quintana Roo will shift strategy, with...
Sargasso Cleanup Vessels Undergo Maintenance at Peak Season in Quintana Roo
Mexican Navy removes sargasso collection boats from service for up to a month during critical seaweed influx.
Tulum Council Member Urges Emergency Declaration Over Sargassum Crisis in Quintana Roo
A Tulum council member calls for an emergency declaration as sargassum inundates beaches, devastating tourism.
Crocodile Emerges From Sargasso on Tulum Beach, Startles Hotel Workers
A two-meter crocodile surprised hotel workers cleaning sargasso from a Tulum beach, then disappeared before authorities arrived.
Sargasso Blanket Hides Freshwater Spring Off Playa del Carmen Coast
A natural freshwater spring emerged off Playa del Carmen but was quickly obscured by heavy sargasso accumulation.
Quintana Roo Government Denies Environmental Emergency Over Sargassum Crisis
State officials say no environmental contingency declared despite massive sargassum influx affecting beaches in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Mahahual.
Playa del Carmen Livestock Farmers Propose Using Sargassum for Soil Restoration and Cattle Feed
A project in Playa del Carmen aims to turn sargassum into a resource for restoring soil and feeding livestock.