Playa del Carmen, Mexico – The secretariat of the Navy has the deployment of 1 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles) Anti-Sargassum barrier off the coast of Playa del Carmen. This measure is meant to stop the recurring influx of Sargassum -Algen vacationer actions and the native ecosystem causes harm throughout the annual season.
The barrier extends from Playa Fundores to the pier of the Constituientes and varieties a half moon with a central opening to make the passage of ships doable, whereas the large arrival of Sargassum is successfully blocked. Two smaller boats are answerable for the set up and upkeep of the barrier, in order that the algae don’t attain the coast. The dissolution of Sargassum broadcasts disagreeable scents and is critical threats for each the pure surroundings and the tourism sector.
Present Sargassum season within the Mexican Caribbean
The Mexican Caribbean is at present experiencing a big improve in Sargassum seaweed on its seashores.
Based on the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (Zofemat), the Sargassum assortment in Tulum has greater than doubled throughout the first two months of 2025 in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months. In January and February, Tulum, respectively, collected 79 tons and 59 tons of seaweed, a rise of 36 tons in January and 50 tons in February 2024. ZoFemat anticipates even larger seaweed ranges throughout the peak season from Might to November, particularly affect on the Tulum Solid.
The elevated prevalence of Sargassum not solely deteriorates tourism, but in addition has a unfavorable affect on marine ecosystems, as a result of the resolutive algae breaks down water high quality and may result in the dying of seagrass beds. Efforts have been made to handle the influx, together with the every day assortment by devoted groups and coordination between state and federal authorities.