The Mexican Caribbean has witnessed its first major sargassum arrival of 2025, marking the beginning of what could be another challenging season for coastal communities and tourism. The vast, brown seaweed mats have started washing ashore in key tourist destinations such as Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, raising concerns among locals, business owners, and visitors alike.
Reports of sargassum accumulation have surfaced in the Facebook group “Mexico Sargassum Seaweed Updates (Cancun, PDC, Tulum, etc.),” where residents and travelers share real-time updates, photos, and firsthand accounts of beach conditions. Members of the group have noted an increase in seaweed deposits along the shoreline, with some areas experiencing heavier influxes
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