The Mexican Caribbean has enjoyed a mostly sargassum-free winter but sargassum season is now just around the corner again. In some areas, it looks like it’s going to arrive before the season officially starts. Playa del Carmen, specifically, is expecting massive amounts of sargassum this month. Let’s take a look at when it will arrive …
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New projections released by environmental experts suggest that Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean may soon grapple with huge quantities of sargassum seaweed. The sargassum season typically begins around late February to early March, depending on a number of environmental factors. But this year, sargassum may start washing up on Mexican Caribbean shores in significant quantities …
The good news is that sargassum season has yet to start in earnest this year in the Mexican Caribbean. However, the bad news is that many experts believe that a greater return of the algae is actually right around the corner later in February. Because of this, beach officials in Cancun are actually gearing up …
The official start of sargassum season might be a couple of months away, but the annoying seaweed has already arrived in several Mexican Caribbean destinations. The popular destinations of Tulum and Playa del Carmen have already experienced the arrival of sargassum, although levels remain low. Now, the popular island of Cozumel, which is less than …
So far, so good – sargassum levels remain low in the Mexican Caribbean! What is becoming a continuous problem and quite the headache for Mexican officials and businesses is the natural phenomenon that has been washing up on the golden shores of major hotspots like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen for quite some time now, …
Sargassum season used to start around April in the Mexican Caribbean, but over the last couple of years, the season has begun as early as February. This year, sargassum is already arriving in the Mexican Caribbean destination of Tulum, and officials are ready to address the situation. They’ve announced that barriers will be installed in …
In recent years, the natural phenomenon of sargassum has been causing many issues for the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula. The masses of smelly, brown algae have been washing up on some of southeastern Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, much to the dismay of hoteliers and tourists. That is why some hotels in the Riviera Maya …
Travelers headed to Playa del Carmen beaches this week might come across an unexpected sight: red seaweed. Travelers and residents have taken to social media in recent days to share images and videos of the strange seaweed, which many have confused with sargassum. Although the sargassum season is expected to officially begin sometime in February, …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are known for their spectacular beaches, which are recognized as some of the best in the world. This is why when an unwelcome visitor arrives en masse to its shores, namely, sargassum seaweed, local authorities and citizens go above and beyond to reduce its presence. You’ll know exactly why if …
If you’ve ever visited the Mexican Caribbean in the spring or summer, there is a good chance you know what sargassum is. For those that don’t, it’s a brown seaweed that sometimes washes up on the shores of the region’s beautiful beaches in large masses. Sargassum season is just around the corner, but there’s good …