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.
Environment
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.
Playa del Carmen Mayor Leads Emergency Rescue of Abandoned Dogs, Opens Investigation
Mayor Estefanía Mercado led an emergency operation to rescue a dog and her three puppies abandoned in a construction site.
Federal Agency Offers Grants for Forest Management in José María Morelos
CONAFOR provides non-repayable funds for reforestation and sustainable forestry projects in Quintana Roo.
Researchers Discover New Subterranean Snake Species in Puebla, Mexico
Scientists identify a rare, non-venomous snake living underground in Puebla's Balsas River basin.
Jaguar Population in Mexico Halved Due to Habitat Loss, New Book Warns
A new book reveals jaguars have lost over half their historic range in Mexico, with low genetic diversity and threats…