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safety El Financiero 2026-04-30

Massive Sargassum Bloom Expected in Atlantic, Impacting Quintana Roo

An estimated 40 million metric tons of sargassum biomass is expected in the Atlantic Ocean this season, potentially increasing collection efforts in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Specialists warn that large quantities of sargassum cause environmental damage, releasing gases, and pose health risks by capturing heavy metals. This phenomenon impacts tourism and can contaminate aquifers if not managed properly.


El sargazo en grandes cantidades causa daños en el ambiente y en la salud, ya que despide gases, señalan especialistas. <p>Se espera que unas 40 millones de toneladas métricas de biomasa de <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/opinion/colaborador-invitado/2025/09/03/sargazo-de-pasivo-ambiental-a-activo-economico/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/opinion/colaborador-invitado/2025/09/03/sargazo-de-pasivo-ambiental-a-activo-economico/">sargazo</a> lleguen...

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