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The sargassum problem has been ongoing since 2011, with 2026 shaping up to be the worst year on record.

Mexico invests $115 million to combat massive sargassum seaweed impacting Caribbean coasts. Hotels face issues with smell, flies, and beach cleanups, forcing rate cuts. This environmental challenge is linked to climate change and nutrient pollution.
The sargassum problem has been ongoing since 2011, with 2026 shaping up to be the worst year on record.