Tulum, Q.R. — More than 200 tons of sargassum has been collected from Tulum beaches during the first days of August. According to Juan Antonio Garza, the Director of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (Zofemat) for Tulum, approximately 243 tons of sargassum was removed from August 1 to 9.
Although there have been days with low sargassum presence, he said maritime conditions are variable and that some beaches woke up to a greater accumulation.
Garza highlighted that Tulum is close to receiving new White Flag certifications, a highly rigorous conservation category. Beaches such as Playa Pescadores, Santa Fe and Maya are currently being considered for certification.
Antonio Garza highlighted the ongoing efforts in daily beach cleans and the expectation of positive results in the evaluation process for the environmental conditions required for the White Flag certification.
In March, Antonio Garza said the municipality was hoping to add one more Platinum certification and upgrade three others to White flags during 2025.
“We are working to ensure that Tulum’s beaches have bathrooms, drinking fountains, lifeguard towers and rest areas, thus ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for tourists,” Garza said.
A White Flag certified beach, or Certified Safe Marine Area (CSMA), is a beach that has been physically cleaned of plastic and other marine debris. It is seen as a commitment to a clean and pristine environment for both marine life and visitors.
