Isla Mujeres, Q.R. — Mayor says 150 tons of an abnormal landing of sargassum has been cleared from an island beach area. Strong winds pushed the seaweed ashore overnight Thursday.
Clearing crews started removal efforts early Friday morning that resulted in 150 tons being collected in one day. To date, nearly 2,500 tons of sargassum has been collected from municipal beaches.
Isla Mujeres Mayor Atenea Gómez Ricalde says her government responded immediately to an unusual sargassum influx.
“Thanks to the swift action of the Zofemat (Federal Maritime Land Zone) brigades and personnel from various departments of the City Hall, more than 150 tons of seaweed was removed,” she said.
At the mayor’s direction, a special operation was launched early Friday morning to mitigate the effects of the influx and keep the beaches clean, tidy, and in optimal condition.
Atenea Gómez emphasized that the timely response allowed for rapid progress in cleanup efforts, reducing the environmental and visual impact on the coastal areas.
She also reiterated that the coordinated work and responsiveness of the Municipal Government allow for the efficient handling of the seaweed through a permanent strategy of prevention, monitoring, and beach cleanup.
The Mayor reported that so far this year, Zofemat personnel have removed nearly 2,500 tons of sargassum from the beaches of Isla Mujeres, reflecting the daily effort, commitment and dedication of the municipal brigades to conserve the natural beauty of the destination.
