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Caribbean and Gulf beaches are drowning in record-breaking seaweed blooms, turning once-pristine shores into smelly, algae-choked wastelands that threaten marine life and tourism. Scientists now believe sargassum is actually growing in the region — not just drifting in — fueled by warming waters and runoff. Places like Playa del Carmen are suffering as businesses shutter and workers lose income. With 2026 forecasted as the second-worst year, Mexico’s massive cleanup efforts barely scratch the surface. Some are turning to composting or bioenergy as potential solutions — but this may be just the start of a recurring environmental crisis.

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