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Tulum Beaches See Major Decline in Sargassum This Fall
Tulum’s beaches are enjoying a rare break from sargassum as shifting currents push the algae elsewhere along the Riviera Maya, but experts warn the calm may not last.
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188 stories · Page 5 of 10
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Sargassum Retreats from Tulum Beaches as Ocean Currents Shift
Sargassum levels have dropped across Tulum’s beaches thanks to shifting currents and weaker winds, offering tourists a cleaner coastline — but experts warn the reprieve may be short-lived.
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Navy Ships Return to Tulum to Combat Record Sargassum Surge
Navy ships are back in action off Tulum’s coast to fight sargassum at sea, as the seaweed invasion threatens beaches, tourism, and local life across the Riviera Maya and Quintana Roo.
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Navy Vessels Return to Tulum to Combat Sargassum Surge
Tulum deploys Navy vessels and a new floating dock to fight sargassum as part of renewed efforts to protect tourism and the environment along the Riviera Maya coastline.
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Sargassum Forum in Akumal Seeks Real Solutions for Riviera Maya
As sargassum chokes the coasts of Quintana Roo once again, Akumal hosts an international forum to explore smarter, collective strategies for containment in the heart of the Riviera Maya.
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Tulum’s sands show uneven recovery from record sargassum season
Sargassum still affects Tulum beaches in September 2025, with clean stretches beside heavily impacted zones, as the Riviera Maya faces one of its longest and most challenging seaweed seasons.
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Riviera Maya Records 10,000 Sea Turtle Nests Despite Growing Threats
Nearly 10,000 sea turtle nests have been recorded on Riviera Maya beaches this season, defying poachers, pets, and development as conservationists fight to protect Mexico’s ancient mariners.
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Tulum Beaches Earn White Flag Certification for Conservation Efforts
Tulum’s Santa Fe, Pescadores, and Maya beaches just earned “White Flag” conservation status, making them among the cleanest, most sustainable in Quintana Roo.
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The Hidden Network Under Tulum That Everyone Depends On
Tulum wastewater crisis unfolds quietly as its natural growth outpaces underground infrastructure, raising key questions about sustainability, aquifer health, and future development.
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Sargassum Returns to the Mexican Caribbean With New Patterns That Are Hard to Ignore
Sargassum is returning to the Mexican Caribbean in 2025 with increasing frequency, but local efforts in places like Tulum are evolving to meet the challenge more effectively.
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Beneath the Tren Maya Tracks Lies a World on the Edge of Collapse
The cenotes of Yucatán are not just water—they are memory, myth and warning. As Tren Maya advances, what lies beneath may hold more answers than we’re ready to face.
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A Tulum Astronomer Fights to Bring Back the Vanishing Night
Light pollution is threatening Tulum’s night sky as local advocates push for change to protect the stars, culture, and astro-tourism from artificial glow and careless urban lighting.
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The Secret Life of Seaweed and the Tourists Who Never See It
Tulum beaches face daily sargassum invasions as local crews fight to earn White Flag certification and keep the shoreline clean for eco-conscious travelers.
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Soliman Law Emerges as Tulum’s Shield Against Urban Ecocide
Soliman Law could be Tulum’s decisive stand against ecocide, aiming to halt illegal growth, protect reefs and mangroves, and give citizens the power to defend their endangered paradise.
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A Megalodon Tooth Was Found in a Cenote and It’s Changing Prehistoric History
A megalodon tooth discovered in a Mexican cenote reveals new evidence of prehistoric sharks in Quintana Roo, offering insight into the ancient ocean that once covered the Yucatán Peninsula.
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This Boa Constrictor Took a Wrong Turn and Ended Up in a Tulum Backyard
A boa constrictor surprised residents in a quiet Tulum neighborhood, revealing how close wildlife truly lives. Tulum snake sightings remind us of the jungle’s ever-present edge.
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150 volunteers protect Tulum sea turtle nesting from tourist impact
150 volunteers are working day and night to protect Tulum sea turtle nesting from rising threats, preserving one of the region’s most ancient and vulnerable natural cycles.
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Environmental impact of construction waste in Tulum is growing fast
Construction waste in Tulum is spilling into the jungle as rapid development outpaces environmental safeguards, raising serious concerns about pollution and sustainability in the region.
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What Tourists Should Know About the Seaweed Situation in Tulum
Seaweed in Tulum is being tackled through daily beach cleanups led by local workers, the Navy, and hoteliers, keeping the coast clean for both residents and tourists.
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Tulum removes over 52000 tons of sargassum from beaches in massive 2025 cleanup
Over 52000 tons of sargassum have been removed from Tulum and Quintana Roo beaches in 2025, highlighting the urgent response to seaweed invasions in the Mexican Caribbean tourism zone.