It is a brown seaweed that floats in the ocean and often washes onto shores.

Why is the seaweed a problem?

It blocks beaches, smells bad when it decays, and can harm fish and tourism.

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Mexico’s President Unveils Plan to Fight Seaweed That Is Choking Beaches

First publishedJul 31, 00:54 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 04:09 UTC · 6m ago

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Mexico’s President Unveils Plan to Fight Seaweed That Is Choking Beaches

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Sargassum seaweed covering the shoreline of a beach in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, this month.

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Mexico's president announced a new plan to remove large amounts of Sargassum seaweed from beaches. The seaweed has been covering the sand and water in many coastal towns. Officials will use boats, barriers, and workers to collect it. They hope to protect tourism and marine life.

Why it matters

Beaches are important for tourism and local jobs. Too much seaweed can hurt the economy and the environment.

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What is Sargassum?: It is a brown seaweed that floats in the ocean and often washes onto shores.
Why is the seaweed a problem?: It blocks beaches, smells bad when it decays, and can harm fish and tourism.

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