As sargassum seaweed becomes a bigger issue around the globe due to the warming seas and more active ocean currents, tourist destinations around the world are facing the challenges of what to do with all of it that washes up on local beaches. Muluk Spa at Hotel Xcaret Arte in Cancún is one of tourism …
In small quantities or open waters, sargassum does not pose a significant risk to human health or marine ecosystems. However, that’s no longer the case with massive volumes of seaweed washing ashore, poisoning shallow waters and killing marine life. Although sargassum season in Mexico is essentially over, authorities reported this week the detection of high …