Over the long weekend, several beaches in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, are experiencing an unusual stranding of red seaweed. Despite this, the majority of the beaches remain in excellent condition, ready to welcome over 16,000 daily tourists.
Adrián Medina, the director of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (Zofemat) of Solidaridad, explained that this red seaweed typically begins to wash ashore in November. Unlike sargassum, it decomposes more quickly, which can create an unpleasant odor if it's not promptly removed from the beach.
Medina noted that the beaches most affected by this phenomenon are those from streets 4 to 8, El Recodo, and Punta Esmeralda. However, the majority of the beaches maintain high water and sand quality.
He assured that they have the necessary personnel, trained to handle the red seaweed and keep the beaches clean. Typically, the beaches are free of sargassum.
For those with pets, Medina mentioned that beach 72, also known as "La Colosio", is available for their use.
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of environmental education in this situation, and noted that there are groups in place to monitor the situation.
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