Environmental Groups Demand Transparency on CFE Submarine Power Line in Playa del Carmen
Environmentalists in Playa del Carmen petition CFE for public information on a submarine power line project over reef concerns.
Environment
Fishermen Request Formal Crab Harvest Program in Chetumal Bay
Fishermen in Quintana Roo propose a regulated crab harvesting program in Chetumal Bay to diversify income.
Maya Train Support Pillars Disintegrating in Riviera Maya Underground Rivers, Environmentalists Warn of Collapse Risk
Environmentalists document crumbling support pillars and cement spills in the Maya Train's elevated section above underground rivers.
Historic Low: Felipe Carrillo Puerto Records 4.2 Degrees Celsius in Quintana Roo
Felipe Carrillo Puerto in Quintana Roo hits a record low of 4.2°C, the coldest ever documented in the state.
Caribbean Winds Wind Farm Receives Environmental Approval in Quintana Roo
A 208-megawatt wind farm project in Othón P. Blanco receives federal environmental authorization.
Fishing Bans for Pink Conch and Grouper Take Effect in Quintana Roo
Federal authorities have enacted seasonal fishing bans for pink conch and grouper in Quintana Roo to protect vulnerable marine species.
Mexico Promotes Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve on World Wetlands Day
Mexico's tourism ministry urges responsible visits to wetlands, spotlighting the UNESCO-listed Sian Ka'an reserve.
Quintana Roo Governor Highlights State’s 13 Ramsar Wetlands on World Wetlands Day
Governor Mara Lezama emphasizes protection of over 860,000 hectares of wetlands covering 20% of Quintana Roo's territory.
Puerto Morelos Mayor Highlights Reef’s Economic and Cultural Importance on 28th Anniversary
Mayor Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz emphasized the reef's role in tourism and community identity during anniversary event.
Arctic Air Mass Grips Yucatan Peninsula, Bringing Record Low Temperatures
The Yucatan Peninsula faces extreme cold with temperatures as low as 4.2°C, well below seasonal averages.