In response to the early arrival of sargassum along the coast of Quintana Roo, authorities and local residents organized the first major beach cleanup of the season in Mahahual, successfully collecting approximately 100 tons of the macroalgae.
Oscar Rebora, Secretary of Ecology and Environment (SEMA), confirmed that 2025 is projected to be a more severe sargassum season than in 2024—raising alarm among business owners, hoteliers, and local residents alike.
“We are already seeing the first signs of sargassum washing up in Mahahual,” Rebora said. “That’s why we responded to requests from citizens, civil associations, and local businesses to organize this initial brigade.”
First Joint Effort of the Year
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