Isla Mujeres, Q.R. — More than 240 tons of sargassum was removed from an island beach area in two days. The coordinated clean up effort was by government workers and volunteers who removed the washed up seaweed from Playa Norte.
Thanks to an intensive cleanup operation and the coordinated efforts of various sectors, the Government of Isla Mujeres, through the Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone Directorate (Zofemat), successfully removed 240 tons of sargassum in just two days.
The Government of Isla Mujeres said the clean up followed an atypical influx of the seaweed at Playa Norte, which is now clean and in excellent condition for local families and tourists to enjoy.
Beginning early Thursday morning, the Zofemat (Zona Federal Marítimo Terrestre) team, affectionately referred to as “warriors”, began collecting and removing the large quantities of sargassum that had washed up on this iconic beach, working long hours to address this extraordinary situation promptly, Isla Mujeres City Hall reported.
Joining this effort were local fishermen, concession holders, volunteers, and personnel from the Mexican Navy, all of whom worked in coordination with municipal staff to expedite the cleanup and restore Playa Norte to its proper state.
The Municipal Government highlighted that the removal of 240 tons of sargassum in two days reflects both the responsiveness and the commitment of everyone involved, demonstrating that collective effort makes it possible to tackle the challenges posed by such unusual sargassum influxes.
Furthermore, the government acknowledged the dedication of the Zofemat team who work daily on the cleaning, monitoring, and conservation of the beaches, helping to preserve the natural beauty of Isla Mujeres and the quality of its tourist attractions.
The municipal administration reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening monitoring efforts and ensuring an immediate response to sargassum, with the goal of preserving the municipality’s beaches and guaranteeing that both local residents and visitors can continue to enjoy one of the Mexican Caribbean’s premier attractions.
