Rincon De Guayabitos
No, That's Not Sargassum: Guayabitos Beach Panic Was a Case of Mistaken Algae
When brown algae appeared on Rincon de Guayabitos days before summer break, social media did what it does. The state government called in marine biologists. The verdict: Hypnea, not Sargassum. But the episode reveals how one invasive species has rewired Mexicos entire coastal tourism psyche.