Playa del Carmen, Mexico – The Secretariat of the Navy has announced the deployment of a 2.5-kilometer (1.55-mile) anti-sargassum barrier off the coast of Playa del Carmen. This measure aims to prevent the recurrent influx of sargassum algae from disrupting tourism activities and harming the local ecosystem during the annual season.
The barrier stretches from Playa Fundadores to the Constituyentes pier, forming a crescent shape with a central opening to allow the passage of vessels while effectively blocking the mass arrival of sargassum. Two smaller boats are tasked with the installation and maintenance of the barrier, ensuring that the algae do not reach the shore. Decomposing sargassum emits unpleasant
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