Dossier
Chen Rio beach
Coverage of Chen Rio beach in the Nexus archive.
- How sargassum is changing the face of paradise in Cozumel
Sargassum seaweed has significantly increased in Cozumel over the past eight years, disrupting daily life, tourism, and local businesses. The thick buildup blocks beaches, forces boats to carve tunnels through it, and deters tourists from water activities like swimming and diving.