Brit hols hotspot beaches SWAMPED by 2,500 tons of rotting seaweed

Brit hols hotspot beaches SWAMPED by 2,500 tons of rotting seaweed

TOP Brit holiday spots are battling an invasion of stinking seaweed that is swamping their beaches and threatening income. Shorelines along the Costa del Sol face an “environmental emergency” as officials race to clear the rotting mess before it puts off tourists. Marbella CouncilA thick layer of stinking seaweed builds up on Marbella’s beach every day and must be cleared[/caption] GettyThe smelly sludge ruins the usually-pristine beaches of the…

Cancun Mobilizes Massive Cleanup Effort as Sargassum Arrives on Famed Blue Flag Beaches - Cancun Sun

CANCUN, Quintana Roo (April 22, 2025) – The familiar challenge of sargassum has returned to the shores of Cancun, with significant amounts of the brown seaweed arriving this week, even impacting several of the resort city’s internationally recognized Blue Flag beaches. In response, authorities and tourism operators have launched a large-scale daily cleanup operation, reportedly … The post Cancun Mobilizes Massive Cleanup Effort as Sargassum Arri…

The unstoppable spread of the invasive Asian algae 'rugulopteryx okamurae' along the Andalusian coast is making headlines once again this year with the arrival of good weather and the opportunity to go to the beach. One of the most affected areas, in addition to the coast of Cádiz, is Marbella, one of the Costa del Sol's tourist icons, which is seeing the problem worsen, already being described as an "environmental emergency." Read more]]>