In 2022, Mexican federal officers anticipated the arrival of 32 thousand tons of sargassum seaweed within the nation.
In 2023, the estimation will not be clear because it’s not potential to see it on the ocean from satellites but. Nevertheless, the seaweed downside is worsening in Cancun yearly and in case you are planning to spend high quality time on the seashore, you then wish to keep away from these 6 months of seaweed season.
The newest replace on seaweed in Cancun (January 2023)
As of January 2023, all Cancun and different seashores in Mexican Caribbean are freed from seaweed. The arrival of seaweed begins in March and by the top of April, it spreads all around the space. Therefore, the very best time to go to is January and February. (Source)
Update on seaweed in Cancun (September 29, 2022)
By mid-October, sargassum seaweed season is anticipated to finish on the Mexican Caribbean coast.
Sargassum Seaweed 2023 Forecast FAQs
Sargassum seaweed season in Cancun and round Mexican Caribbean finishes in October.
The Pacific and Gulf coasts of Mexico will not be affected by sargassum seaweed.
Sargassum seaweed season lasts round 6 months in Mexico. It begins in April and finishes in October.
According to research by the National Autonomous University of Mexico, sargassum was first detected on the coast of Quintana Roo in late 2014 and elevated in 2015. By 2018, the quantity was regarding, after which it decreased.
However, in keeping with Ojeda, the stats projected at present are a lot increased than on the peak in 2018.
″There is a forecast of about 32 thousand tons. We are working to forestall them from reaching the seashores and in the event that they do, to gather them.”
So far, 9,565 tons have arrived on Mexican seashores. Authorities have collected 9,467 on the coast and 97.7 within the sea.
The authorities has deployed a sequence of measures to battle the problem, particularly in Quintana Roo, the place Cancun is situated and which has a better variety of guests.
The Navy operates 11 seaweed assortment vessels within the space, however data present that the quantity gathered at sea is reducing yr after yr.
In 2020, the Navy eradicated 4% of the sargassum within the water, however 96% was faraway from the seashores. Last yr, the quantity dropped to three% and is now at 1% in 2022. Apparently, dangerous climate is hampering makes an attempt.
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Update on seaweed in Cancun (September 16)
A examine from the Quintana Roo Department of Navy (Semar) claims that as of this week, Sargassum seaweed could be much less prevalent on the seashores in Cancun.
An investigation was carried out in collaboration with the Gulf and Caribbean Oceanographic Institut to establish how a lot sargassum would possibly finally enter the Mexican Caribbean.
The lowest quantities of sargassum are often discovered on Isla Mujeres, Puerto Morelos, and Othon P. Blanco, with the biggest concentrations being discovered near the well-known seashores of Solidaridad, Cozumel, and Tulum.
- The seashores of Isla Mujeres are already seaweed free. (More information)
- Seaweed within the Mexican Caribbean to start out reducing quickly, in keeping with information (More information)
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Latest sargassum seaweed map, September 16 (Source):
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Ojeda, who just lately referred to as the issue “alarming,” mentioned that authorities are getting ready for the biggest quantity of sargassum noticed on Cancun seashores since 2018.
“The situation in the country, as described by the official: in Isla Mujeres, there is zero sargassum; in the municipality of Benito Juárez, on the Chac Mool beach, yesterday 5 percent was detected; in Puerto Morelos, on Pelicanos Beach, 20 percent; in Playa San Martin in Cozumel, 20 percent; in the municipality of Solidaridad, El Recodo beach, 30 percent; in Playa Maya in Tulum it is where more arrivals of this algae have been reported, 40%; while in Othón P. Blanco, in El Mahahual, 15%.”