
Massive Sargassum Bloom Hits Atlantic and Caribbean
A record-breaking 38 million metric tons of sargassum seaweed now stretches across the Atlantic Ocean, impacting tourism and marine life.
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A record-breaking 38 million metric tons of sargassum seaweed now stretches across the Atlantic Ocean, impacting tourism and marine life.

An unexpected wave of sargassum seaweed hit Mexico's Riviera Maya in January, a month typically safe from the algae, signaling a potential shift to a year-round problem.

Tulum, Mexico's popular Riviera Maya destination, saw hotel occupancy drop over 10% in September due to seaweed, high prices, new infrastructure, and unregulated short-term rentals, prompting official