Sargasso Blanket Hides Freshwater Spring Off Playa del Carmen Coast
A natural freshwater spring emerged off Playa del Carmen but was quickly obscured by heavy sargasso accumulation.
Environment
When a Sea Turtle Reaches the Sea, the Ocean Wins: The Impact of Fundación Eco-Bahía in Mexico and the Dominican Republic
On World Sea Turtle Day, Fundación Eco-Bahía is highlighting more than two decades of work in Mexico and the Dominican…
Residents Reject New Development Approved by Semarnat in Punta Venado
Residents of Punta Venado oppose a new real estate project approved by Semarnat, citing threats to biodiversity.
Activists Denounce Mangrove Damage From Paradisus Hotel Expansion in Playa del Carmen
Environmental activists allege the Paradisus Meliá hotel destroyed protected mangroves to expand guest areas.
El Niño Is Here. What It Could Mean for Quintana Roo and the Riviera Maya
NOAA estimates over 90% probability of El Nino consolidating this year, with potential for extreme rains, droughts, and powerful hurricanes.
US Officials Blame Mexican Cartels for Spread of Screwworm to Texas
Illegal cattle trafficking by organized crime is blamed for the resurgence of the New World screwworm in the US.
Quintana Roo Government Denies Environmental Emergency Over Sargassum Crisis
State officials say no environmental contingency declared despite massive sargassum influx affecting beaches in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Mahahual.
Playa del Carmen Livestock Farmers Propose Using Sargassum for Soil Restoration and Cattle Feed
A project in Playa del Carmen aims to turn sargassum into a resource for restoring soil and feeding livestock.
Puerto Morelos Beaches Maintain Low Sargassum Presence
Puerto Morelos beaches have low sargassum levels, keeping coastal areas clean for residents and tourists.
Dwarf Fox of Cozumel Spotted After 20 Years, Scientists Warn of Extinction Risk
The Cozumel dwarf fox, one of the world's rarest canids, has been sighted for the first time in two decades.