Sargassum is back: Riviera Maya sees major increase in seaweed on beaches

Sargassum is back: Riviera Maya sees major increase in seaweed on beaches

The Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is seeing up to 50% more seaweed on its beaches this year, after experiencing lower levels of sargassum in 2024, according to the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (Zofemat). The collection of seaweed in the popular tourist destination of Tulum increased by just over 50% during the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the municipal director of Zofemat Juan Antonio Garza repo…

Navy working on clean up efforts of "above average" sargassum landfall on Mahahual beaches

The post Navy working on clean up efforts of “above average” sargassum landfall on Mahahual beaches appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Mahahual, Q.R. — The Mexican Navy has reinforced cleanup efforts on the coast of Mahahual following another arrival of sargassum. Due to winds and currents,… The post Navy working on clean up efforts of “above average” sargassum landfall on Mahahual beaches appeared first on Riviera Maya News.

Despite Massive Sargassum Arrivals, Nearly 1.3 Million Tourists Expected in the Mexican Caribbean for Easter

RIVIERA MAYA, Q. ROO – Despite the early and heavy arrival of sargassum along the coastlines of Quintana Roo, the state’s Ministry of Tourism (Sedetur) projects a robust influx of nearly 1.3 million tourists during the upcoming Easter holiday period, underlining the Mexican Caribbean’s enduring appeal among both domestic and international travelers. Tourism Secretary Bernardo Cueto Riestra emphasized the optimistic outlook, with hotel occupancy…

Sargassum seaweed on Florida beaches: Latest reports

April marks the annual return of sargassum seaweed to our beaches, and watch your step -- the seaweed may be carrying Portuguese man o' war ashore, as I found out while at the beach this morning.