# Mexico’s Caribbean beaches overwhelmed by record sargassum influx

https://mins.news/en/video/46960

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-05 22:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PHfReEbjcA

> The Caribbean is confronting a worsening sargassum crisis as vast amounts of seaweed wash ashore, threatening tourism, ecosystems and public health. Mexico’s Riviera Maya has been hit particularly hard, with thousands of tonnes arriving daily. Decomposing algae can emit toxic gases, while scientists warn that the buildup can harm seagrass ecosystems.