Playa del Carmen has declared a red alert due to an intense and early sargassum season overwhelming Riviera Maya beaches in Quintana Roo. Officials are preparing to manage over 100,000 metric tons of seaweed expected this year, with 15 beaches already designated 'red zones.' Both state authorities and local businesses are intensifying clean-up efforts and deploying containment barriers.

<p>Sargassum season is off to an early, intense start in Quintana Roo, where state officials are preparing to dispose of over 100,000 metric tons of seaweed expected to arrive in coming months.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com/travel/playa-del-carmen-declares-red-alert-as-sargassum-overwhelms-riviera-maya-beaches/">Playa del Carmen declares red alert as sargassum overwhelms Riviera Maya beaches</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com">Mexico News Daily</a><...