Mexico’s Environment Ministry Blocks Mayakoba North Tourism Project Over Environmental Damage
Mexico's environment ministry rejected the Mayakoba North project in Playa del Carmen, citing environmental damage and lack of permits.
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Mexico Approves Major Solar Park Project in Yucatan
Mexico's environment ministry approved a solar park in Peto, Yucatan, with a 50-year operational lifespan.
San Felipe Segundo Farmers Build Homemade Traps to Combat Screwworm Fly Infestation
Farmers in Quintana Roo create DIY traps using plastic bottles and beef liver to capture screwworm flies.
Souvenir or Crime? The Hidden Cost of Taking Marine Life from Mexico’s Beaches
Illegal harvesting of sea stars in Cancún's hotel zone continues despite penalties of up to nine years in prison.
Jorge D’Alessio Speaks Out After Rare Shark Attack in Tulum
Jorge D'Alessio describes how his son was bitten by a reef shark while swimming in shallow water off Tulum.
Cozumel’s Punta Sur Park Becomes Living Laboratory for Student Conservationists
Five university students join conservation efforts at Cozumel's Laguna Colombia reserve through a professional internship program.
Wildlife Encounters Increase in Puerto Morelos as Animals Enter Homes and Streets
Firefighters rescue crocodiles, snakes, and lizards from homes in Puerto Morelos as habitat loss pushes wildlife into urban areas.
Manta Ray Season Begins in Isla Mujeres With Large Schools Spotted Near Shipwrecks
Dive operators report large manta ray schools in southern Isla Mujeres waters as the viewing and swimming season begins.
Mexican Navy Installs Over Two Kilometers of Sargassum Barrier Off Mahahual Coast
The Mexican Navy has installed over two kilometers of sargassum barrier off Mahahual to protect beaches.
Pre-Hispanic Artifacts Discovered in Playa del Carmen Cave Systems
Explorations reveal archaeological evidence in at least 30 underground systems beneath the tourist destination.