Sargassum Quintana Roo News, Beach Updates, Forecasts

•February 3, 2026

Cancun Beach Cleanups Remove Over 16,000 Tons of Seaweed

In 2025, Cancun's year-round beach cleanup removed over 16,000 tons of sargassum, helping keep shores pristine for locals and tourists.

•January 27, 2026

Early sargassum surge drops 1,000 tons in Playa del Carmen

About 1,000 tons of sargassum washed up at El Recodo in Playa del Carmen in a rare January arrival, prompting an urgent cleanup.

August sargassum forecast challenges Riviera Maya tourism

•January 25, 2026

Early Sargassum Forecast Raises 2026 Mexico Beach Alarms

Satellite-based projections suggest sargassum could arrive by late winter and surge in 2026, putting Quintana Roo beaches on alert.

•January 21, 2026

Quintana Roo’s Sargassum Crisis Now Poses Health Risks

Decomposing sargassum on Quintana Roo’s beaches releases toxic gases and contaminants—adding health dangers to an environmental crisis.

•January 14, 2026

Atlantic sargassum belt triggers early in Riviera Maya

Satellite tracking shows a huge Atlantic sargassum belt as Playa del Carmen sees an unusual January beaching and rapid cleanup at Mamitas.

•January 12, 2026

Cancún jolted by early sargassum after surada winds

Sargassum washed onto Cancún beaches in January after surada winds. Officials warn more could arrive, accelerating cleanup efforts.

•January 9, 2026

Out-of-season sargassum patch dumped 25 tons in Playa del Carmen

An out-of-season sargassum patch dumped about 25 tons in Playa del Carmen, prompting a ZOFEMAT cleanup and new worries for 2026.

•December 2, 2025

Mexican Caribbean sargassum battle clears prime beaches

More than 91,000 tons of seaweed have been cleared from Mexican Caribbean beaches in 2025, keeping key resorts clean and testing new biogas uses.

•October 10, 2025

Quintana Roo sargassum season ends with lower haul

Quintana Roo sargassum season closes with about 84–85k tons collected, far below 2018’s record arrivals, as ocean conditions and Navy barriers reduced landfall.

•October 5, 2025

Tulum sargassum cleanup seeks hotel help after surge

Tulum sargassum cleanup adds 45 temporary workers as September totals near last year’s beach haul. City urges hotels to pitch in as strandings intensify.

•September 18, 2025

Tulum sargassum returns after lull and crews race the tide

After a brief lull, Tulum sargassum returns to local shores. ZOFEMAT crews and Navy support clear fresh mats amid concern at Santa Fe in the...

•September 1, 2025

Tulum sargassum boats return to the coast as Navy steps in

Tulum sargassum boats are crucial for battling seaweed on beaches. Learn about their role in enhancing local tourism and recreation.

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