Caribbean beach covered in sargassum seaweed

Mexico Deploys Navy to Combat Massive Sargassum Seaweed Bloom

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Mexico has declared a battle against a massive sargassum seaweed bloom that is severely affecting Caribbean beaches by depositing thousands of tons of seaweed daily. This action aims to protect the country's tourism-dependent economy from the environmental and economic impacts of the bloom.

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