Sargassum Levels Drop in Quintana Roo, but Red Alert Remains
Satellite images show lower sargassum density, but Mexico keeps red alert as 119,000 tons are expected this year.
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Sargassum Invasion Sinks Summer Hotel Occupancy in Quintana Roo
Sargassum has smothered beaches in Quintana Roo, and hotel occupancy has fallen to 55-70% this summer, despite government assurances that…
Sargassum Overwhelms Xcalak Beaches as Residents Urge Government Action
Residents of Xcalak, Quintana Roo, say sargassum is overwhelming their beaches and ask authorities for the same support offered elsewhere.
Mexico Bets on Sargassum Industry to Boost Circular Economy
Mexico is building a circular economy hub in Puerto Morelos to process sargassum into biofuels, fertilizers and construction materials.
Akumal Community Begins Work on Local Proposal for Federal Sargassum Plan
Residents and business owners in Akumal have been asked to develop a coordinated local proposal showing how Mexico’s newly announced…
Sargassum Collection in Quintana Roo Surpasses 99,000 Tons; Officials Project 130,000 by Year-End
Sargassum collection in Quintana Roo has topped 99,000 tons; officials project 130,000 by year-end.
Playa del Carmen Seeks to Expand Sargassum Barriers to 15 Kilometers
Officials are considering adding 8 to 10 kilometers of floating sargassum barriers, which would bring total coverage to 15 kilometers.
Japan Offers Mexico Help in Fight Against Caribbean Sargassum
Japan pledged support for Mexico's sargassum problem and strengthened economic ties during a meeting of top diplomats.
Sargassum, Security Concerns and Geopolitics Reshape Travel Decisions
Geopolitical instability, security worries, rising costs and sargassum are reshaping how international travelers choose their summer destinations.
Sargassum Influx Leaves Cancun’s Beaches Empty at Peak of Summer Season
A record sargassum influx is emptying Cancun's beaches and hurting businesses even as tourists arrive in large numbers.