Quintana Roo Surpasses 106,000 Tons of Sargassum Collected
Quintana Roo has collected 106,848 tons of sargassum this season, with plans to expand offshore collection and anti-sargassum barriers.
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Tulum Hoteliers Seek Bank Support to Restructure Debt Amid Tourism Crisis
Tulum hotel leaders are asking for federal support to restructure debt as low occupancy and sargassum costs strain the sector.
Marybel Villegas Highlights Sargassum-to-Footwear Project in Playa del Carmen
Marybel Villegas touts a Quintana Roo company that turns sargassum into footwear, calling it an economic and environmental win.
Playa del Carmen and Tulum Lead Groundwater Pollution Levels in Quintana Roo, Watchdog Says
A water watchdog group says poor sewage infrastructure is polluting groundwater in Playa del Carmen and Tulum and may be…
Cancún Underwater Art Museum Reports 20% Drop in Summer Bookings
Citing sargassum and a lack of promotion, the Underwater Museum of Art saw summer reservations fall 20% in 2026.
Sargassum Collection in Quintana Roo Exceeds 106,000 Tons; More Barriers Planned
Officials say 106,848 tons of sargassum have been collected this season, and federal funding will expand barrier coverage to nearly…
Tulum Hotel Occupancy Drops More Than 20%, Hotels Consider Seasonal Closures
Hotel occupancy in Tulum fell more than 20% between May and July, leading some properties to consider seasonal closures and…
Puerto Aventuras Sargassum Barrier Nears Mexico as Officials Coordinate Installation
A community-funded barrier intended to divert sargassum away from Fatima Bay is expected to reach Mexico in early September, but…
Over 110 Tons of Sargassum Removed From Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres
Crews removed more than 110 tons of sargassum from Playa Norte after an unusual buildup threatened Isla Mujeres' key tourist…
