Sargassum Barrier Protects Puerto Morelos Beaches, Officials Say
A 3-km barrier has kept sargassum levels moderate in Puerto Morelos, officials reported after a joint inspection.
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Playa del Carmen Promotes Sargasso Use to Strengthen Livestock Farming
Playa del Carmen officials met with ranchers to promote using sargasso as a sustainable resource for agriculture.
Mexico Tests Sargassum-Based Paving Stones in Quintana Roo
Mexico tests turning sargassum into paving stones for sidewalks and roads in Quintana Roo.
Sargassum Trucking Damages Roads in Playa del Carmen; City Plans Repairs
Heavy trucks hauling sargassum have damaged streets in Playa del Carmen; the city is inspecting roads and planning repairs.
Holbox Stays Sargassum-Free as Hoteliers Pin Hopes on Whale Shark Season
Holbox remains free of sargassum thanks to natural barriers, while hoteliers expect a tourism boost from the whale shark season.
Playa del Carmen Faces Record Sargasso Season as Mayor’s Comments Draw Criticism
Playa del Carmen battles record sargasso as mayor claims seaweed turns to sand, contradicting scientists.
Playa del Carmen launches Sargasso Challenge 2026
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Mayor Estefanía Mercado has launched the “Sargasso Challenge 2026,”...
Only 0.5% of Sargassum Used by Local Entrepreneurs in Quintana Roo
Small businesses can only process about 5 tons of the seaweed, experts say.
65 beaches in Quintana Roo on red alert as sargasso crisis deepens
Quintana Roo, Mexico — A new critical phase of sargasso seaweed influx has hit Quintana...
Lomas Hospitality Deploys Sargassum Barrier at Maroma Beach in Riviera Maya
Lomas Hospitality installs a private sargassum barrier at Maroma Beach to protect the coastline and enhance guest experience.