In 2025, the seaweed season in the Cancun area Starts slowly and Sargassum is already entering a few beaches within the Mexican Caribbean coast. Based on the latest satellite images (see below) Experts predict that 2025 could be another large bloomer, depending on the availability of nutrients.
In general, the beaches that are most affected by high concentrations of algae, cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Sian Ka’an and certain areas between Cancun and Puerto Morelos.
It is precisely predicting which beaches will be influenced and to what extent to what extent is extremely difficult, because the circumstances change almost daily and often without notification.
Read on for the latest information about the Sargassum situation on the beaches of Mexicos.
What is the seaweed Sargasso and what does it cause?
Sargassum is a floating brown seaweed that is known for its leafy appearance and blazing with air that help with buoyancy.
Recent increases in Sargassum Blooms, especially in the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean, are linked to dietary pollution due to agriculture and waste, climate change and the shifting of ocean currents. These circumstances stimulate rapid growth and cause major environmental and economic problems for coastal areas.
When does seaweed season start in Cancun (Mexican Caribbean)?
According to the data from the past 2 years, the seaweed season in Cancun starts in February and Peaks between April and August. Some parts near Cancun, such as Playa del Carmen, Cozumel and Puerto Morelos, see the start of the peak in February.
Sargassum Zeewier Cancun Now (January 29, 2025 UPDATE)
Levels of Sargassum Seaweed have been low / until nobody around the Cancun Hotel Zone during the first month of 2025But the newest satellite images are already predicting another heavy Sargassum seaweed season.
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Dr. Dennis McGillicuddy remembers that he was fishing with his grandfather of Miami, looking for Sargassum because it signaled an abundant marine life. Sargassum offers habitat for different types, including juvenile Mahi-Mahi, but excessive flowers can cause problems.
Satellite images of the University of South Florida (USF) show an unusually large amount of Sargassum in the Central and East Atlantic Ocean from December 2024 – which are above the 75th percentile in the last 15 years. Although far offshore, it is expected that part of it will reach Florida.
Sargassum thrives with sunlight and nutrients and doubles every 10 days in size. Experts predict that 2025 could be another large bloomer, depending on the availability of nutrients.
Latest satellite images by Optical Oceanography Laboratory of the University of South Florida
Satellite images of 20-26 January reveal a huge Sargassum mass that floats in the Atlantic Ocean, the Mexican Caribbean is expected to be by March or April 2025.
Archives and photos of the Sargassum Seaweed season 2024
Newest Mexican Caribbean coast Sargassum Seaweed card (July 2024)
According to the newest sea distribution card of the Quintana Roo Monitoring Network, The situation improved on most beaches of the Mexican Caribbean. 92 out of 100.
Latest Cancun Seaweed Photo Updates (July):
Latest Cancun Seaweed Photo Updates (June):
Cancun Video Seweed report (by traveling lifestyle) – 15 May 2024
The walk was recorded on 22 May between Playa Marlin and Playa Caracol on Playa Delfines who passed famous resorts:
- Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
- Live Agua Resort
- Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort
- Park Royal Beach Resort
- Armar Resort (scary abandoned resort, read the story behind it)
- Beach Palace Cancun
- Hotel Flamingo Cancun
- Hyatt Zilara
- Wyndham Alltra Resort
- Leblanc Spa Resort
- Royal Cancun Hotel
Live Beach -Webcams from Cancun Resorts
Daily seaweed updates and beach photos (Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres, etc.):
July 2024: After Hurricane Beryl, Cancun enjoys a low level of Sargassum Seaweed, but other parts of the Mexican Caribbean coast are still fighting against arrivals
May 22 – 7 June
This photo made below for Viva Wyndham Maya Resort, Playacar On 4 June shows the rapid increase in Sargassum Zeewier in Playacar. This popular part of the Mexican Caribbean did not see such a large amount of seaweed in 2024.
May 8 – May 22
From the latest photo and prediction updates we can say that the seaweed situation has been better in the last 2 weeks, but it will change at the end of May.
May 2 – May 7
Viral videos from different parts of the Mexican Caribbean circulate on the internet and continue to influence tourism because the Sargassum season is slowly starting to peak in the region.
Playacar May 3 – Video Report Of the walk for popular resorts (RIU Palace, Reef Hotel, Iberostar Playacar, Viva by Wyndham, etc.)
April 30 – May 1
The situation in Playa del Carmen got out of hand in some beaches. The cleaning team is struggling to keep the constant (24 hours) arrival (24 hours) seaweed.
Here are some newest photo updates of Zeewier from Holbox, PDC, Tulum and Puerto Aventuras:
April 24, April 29
Latest photo -updates from Puerto Morels and Playa del Carmen
22 – April 23
Tankah Bay and Paradius
Playa Caracol, the Cleanest beach in CancunZero seaweed – April 22, 2024
20 – April 21 April
Sarah G. said in her FB report: “Today in Tulum. Sargassum is here. But they do a good job of mitigation. It is different everywhere, but not really in the water or stinking. No complaints. “
‘The worst photo is La Zebra. The other two are at the same distance in both directions. Enjoy.” She went on.
April 17 – April 19
Latest news, photos and video of recent arrival of seaweed
Sargassum seaweed alert In Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, the local officials were raised for the first time in 2024.
The arrival of the Sargassum continues as predicted. According to photos submitted to our FB reporting group and information from our journalist in the area, the situation in 2024 will be in the worst case.
This increase in the Sargassum asks the Mexican navy to install more barriers along the Cancun and other parts of the coast.
Source: Traveling lifestyle
Video report from Puerto Morelos (by traveling lifestyle)
15 – April 16
Another wave of Sargassum is expected in the coming weeks
Mexican officials expect another seaweed On the beaches of popular destinations such as Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Akumal and Cozumel.
Latest photo and video – Updates:
Enormous arrival of seaweed to Mexican Caribbean from 6 April
Seaweed invasions started to happen in the Mexican Caribbean. From April 6, people started uploading photos to our FB reporting group for seaweed With huge amounts of seaweed on the beaches of Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Tulum, etc., this invasion continues throughout the week and is probably caused by increased temperatures in the Caribbean.
Here are some photos of our FB group (7 – 10 April):
Source: Traveling lifestyle
