Tulum is set to become the next major Mexican Caribbean hotspot to install a massive sargassum barrier to fight growing levels of seaweed. Officials recently revealed more details about a massive 1875-meter barrier, designed with the latest innovations in sargassum technology to safeguard the city’s reputation as a top beach destination. Tulum is one of …
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Resort hotspots across the Mexican Caribbean are deploying a record number of sargassum barriers this spring amid forecasts suggesting more seaweed could hit the region this summer. Not only is sargassum an eyesore for travelers in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, but it also emits an unpleasant odor after washing up on shore. But with …
The long-awaited sargassum barriers that were promised for Tulum are finally being installed after a considerable delay. Originally the construction was promised to begin at the end of April 2023, and so far, no explanation has been given for the delay. Less Than Promised Around 650 feet (200 meters) of sargassum barriers are currently being …