Southern Quintana Roo Hotels Confirm Drop in Booking Demand
Hotel occupancy in Chetumal has fallen to 30-35% as southern Quintana Roo braces for a tough September and October, an…
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Mahahual Groups Build Reinforced Dog Shelters to Shield Pets From Jaguar Attacks
Environmental groups in Mahahual delivered reinforced dog houses to keep pets safe from jaguars, whose habitat loss pushes them toward…
Quintana Roo Hosts Up to 250 Endangered Manatees, Researchers Say
Researchers estimate up to 250 Antillean manatees live off Quintana Roo, where boat traffic, fishing gear and habitat loss threaten…
Royal Caribbean Presses Ahead With Mahahual Plans Despite Permit Denial
Royal Caribbean says it will modify its Perfect Day resort proposal to protect reefs and mangroves, with no plans to…
Sargassum Decimates Loggerhead Turtle Nests on Costa Maya Beaches
Sargassum has slashed loggerhead turtle nests on Mahahual's Xooch beach from about 50 to just three this season, conservation groups…
Sargassum Has Not Disrupted Cruise Arrivals in Quintana Roo, Port Official Says
Sargassum has not disrupted cruise arrivals in Quintana Roo, with passenger numbers up 12% and revenue reaching 400 million pesos.
Sargassum Forces Sea Turtles to Lay Eggs in Ocean Off Mahahual
Massive sargassum buildup is pushing sea turtles to lay eggs in the ocean and cutting nesting in Mahahual by half.
Sargassum Decay Exposes Mahahual Residents and Tourists to Toxic Gases
Rotting sargassum along Quintana Roo's coast releases hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, posing health risks to Mahahual residents and visitors.
Mexico’s Supreme Court to Review Mahahual Land Use Case, Group Says
An environmental group says the Supreme Court's review of Mahahual development plan challenges could set national precedents for environmental justice.
Supreme Court to Review Amparo Denials in Mahahual and Bacalar Cases
Mexico's highest court will review rejected injunction requests tied to the Perfect Day project in Mahahual and a military rest…