Tulum reeling from arrival of 750 tons of sargassum in three months

Tulum reeling from arrival of 750 tons of sargassum in three months


Tulum, QR — The municipality of Tulum remains to be reeling from ongoing mass arrivals of sargassum. Since January, over 750 tons of undesirable seaweed that made landfall have been eliminated from coastal areas.

Zofemat seashore crews gather sargassum from the Tulum coast Tuesday. Photo: March 24, 2026.

City Council is making an attempt to make the gathering of seashore sargassum extra environment friendly by putting containers in strategic areas. To date, 10 giant metallic bins have been put in in the Tulum Hotel Zone.

They are meant for seaweed disposal use by space resorts who’re accountable for clearing washed up sargassum from the entrance of their properties.

Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo highlighted the implementation of the ten containers in addition to the coordinated work with the resort sector. He says between each, sargassum assortment and administration efforts have been improved.

Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo, heart, with David Buchanan, left, says metallic containers have been positioned in the resort zone for simpler sargassum disposal. March 24, 2026.

On Tuesday, Castañón Trejo toured affected coastal areas with David Buchanan, Tulum’s General Director of Zofemat (Federal Maritime Land Zone).

“We are in the resort zone with our Zofemat crew overseeing the cleanup efforts. These actions make all of the distinction. Organizing, coordinating and facilitating teamwork.

“Let’s continue joining forces so that Tulum keeps moving forward,” Castañón Trejo stated.

During the tour, Buchanan reported that to this point, since January, the Tulum Zofemat seashore cleansing crew has collected 750 tons of sargassum. He additionally famous that in March alone, they’ve additionally revamped 100 journeys to empty the containers.

He stated the clear seashore outcomes mirror the fixed work of the Zofemat operational workers. Buchanan additionally famous that the work has been in collaboration with resort house owners who’ve made a key contribution to the coastal cleanup technique.

Tulum crews have collected roughly 750 tons of sargassum in lower than 90 days. Photo: March 24, 2026.

Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo stated with these actions, the Tulum City Council reaffirms its commitment to keeping its beaches clear of sargassum and in optimum situation, selling environmental safety and consolidating the vacation spot as one of crucial in the nation.

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