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3 Oct 2026, Sat
Cancun Environment Government

Cancún to Remove 50 Abandoned Vessels From Laguna Nichupté

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Authorities will remove about 50 abandoned or sunken boats from Laguna Nichupté as part of a cooperation agreement between Asociados Náuticos de Quintana Roo (ANQ) and the Port Captaincy. The cleanup is scheduled to begin in September and will be carried out in phases.

Francisco Fernández Millán, president of the ANQ, called the agreement an important step forward in addressing a problem that he said has gone unattended for years. He explained that removal efforts will start with the abandoned, visible vessels, while sunken boats will be handled in a later stage because they require more extensive work and specialized equipment. Authorities and the nautical sector are preparing a schedule to define the process in stages.

The initiative aims to improve the image of Laguna Nichupté and support its environmental restoration, after the abandoned structures affected the lagoon’s surroundings. The estimated figure of about 50 boats is not final: once the visible ones are removed, authorities will conduct monitoring to locate those that remain underwater.

By Ana Reyes

Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx