NATSPACE

The main objective of NATSPACE is to ally with the Federal Government, State Government and state businessmen, to root out the problem that sargassum has brought with it, so that there is the possibility of once again increasing tourist visits, activity which is the main source of income for Quintana Roo.

According to statements made at the HIGH-LEVEL MEETING FOR THE ATTENTION OF SARGASSUM, which took place on June 27, 2019, 87% of Quintana Roo's GDP comes from tourism. After the low season and the impact on the high season, which will again be followed by another low season, Quintana Roo has been badly hit economically for a year and a half, a situation that could seriously affect several businesses, causing them to close.

Among the most affected beaches, Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulúm stand out with some 1,000 kilometers affected.

For their part, the hotels have set up nets to try to keep the tide of algae out to sea, away from the beaches; while workers and volunteers clean the shore with shovels and wheelbarrows.

In one day they can collect up to a ton, according to the Quintana Roo government. However, sargassum removal is time consuming, expensive and, for many, an ineffective way to treat the problem.