NYT
Mexico’s President Unveils Plan to Fight Seaweed That Is Choking Beaches
Friday, July 31, 2026
Mexico's government announced a plan to address a massive influx of sargassum, a brown algae that has accumulated on beaches throughout the country. The seaweed has affected Mexico and other regional areas for over a decade, with forecasts indicating record levels this year. The plan includes collection and disposal efforts, though specific details and timeline were not provided in the announcement.
