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Mexico Allocates $115M to Fight Sargassum Seaweed Surge
Mexico is investing $115 million into specialized vessels, offshore barriers, and monitoring systems to combat record levels of sargassum washing up on Caribbean beaches. The influx has forced local hotels to absorb clean-up costs and discount room rates to attract guests.
Key Takeaways
- 1Government spending $115M on barriers, collection vessels, and monitoring to control seaweed.
- 2Record sargassum levels are harming coastal ecosystems and driving down hotel room rates.
- 3Tourism leaders are urging officials to prioritize long-term environmental solutions alongside short-term cleanup.
Source: Skift
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