Major Environmental Operation Launched in Yucatan Reserve
Celestún, Yucatan — Authorities in Yucatan have launched a large-scale coordinated operation in the El...
Environment
Mexican Navy Intercepts Fisherman With Protected Pink Conch and Starfish
A fisherman was caught with 14 pink conch and a starfish, both protected species, during a patrol near Isla Mujeres.
Archaeologists Discover 180-Year-Old Weapons Cache in Yucatan Cenote, Warn of Looting Threat
Archaeologists found 153 muskets and a cannon from the 1840s in a cenote under a Valladolid convent, but unauthorized divers…
Isla Mujeres Launches Committee to Protect Sea Turtles for 2026 Nesting Season
Isla Mujeres forms a committee to coordinate sea turtle protection efforts for the 2026 nesting season.
Tulum Intensifies Sargassum Cleanup Efforts, Collects Over 1,300 Tons This Year
Tulum has collected over 1,300 tons of sargassum this year as it ramps up efforts to manage the seaweed influx.
Gonzalo Merediz Resigns from Amigos de Sian Kaan; Rocío Moreno Takes Over as Director
Gonzalo Merediz resigns after 20 years leading Amigos de Sian Kaan, succeeded by Rocío Moreno.
Conservation Group Saves 30,000 Sharks in Quintana Roo Over Four Years
A conservation program in Quintana Roo has saved 30,000 sharks by promoting sustainable tourism over fishing.
Yucatan Peninsula to See Intense Heat and Clear Skies Friday
Mérida, Yucatan — The Yucatan Peninsula will see intense heat and mostly clear skies on...
Tourist Feeds Spider Monkey in Playa del Carmen, Video Goes Viral
A tourist in Playa del Carmen fed a spider monkey a peeled banana, sparking viral attention online.
Pemex Admits Pipeline Leak Caused Major Gulf of Mexico Contamination
Pemex says a pipeline leak caused weeks of hydrocarbon contamination in the Gulf of Mexico, leading to three workers being…