Mexico removes 100,000 tons of sargassum as seaweed surge batters tourism
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·1 viewsA massive bloom of sargassum seaweed has spread across the Atlantic Ocean in 2026, severely affecting Mexico's coastal regions. Mexican authorities have cleared approximately 100,000 tons of the seaweed in response to the unprecedented accumulation. The rotting seaweed emits a strong foul odor that has driven away tourists, causing significant financial strain on local businesses. Scientists expect conditions to improve by late autumn, though no long-term solution to the recurring crisis has been identified.
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