Cancún Hoteliers Push to Reactivate Beach Recovery Trust
Cancún hotel leaders will meet state environment officials in November to relaunch the beach recovery trust and restart sand replenishment…
Environment
Experts Warn of Climate Crisis in Mexican Caribbean, Urge Urgent Action
UNAM scientist Julia Carabias says El Niño will deepen drought and wildfire risk in Quintana Roo and urges limits on…
Scientists Say Sargassum Must Be Stopped in the Atlantic, Not on Cancún’s Beaches
A UNAM reef researcher warns that collecting sargassum after it reaches the shore is futile, urging interception in the Atlantic.
SEMERNAT Denies Permits for Kantal Megaproject North of Playa del Carmen
Semarnat rejected environmental approval for the 80-hectare Kantal tourist and real-estate project after a three-year review, citing violations of environmental…
Playa del Carmen to Prioritize Sargassum Cleanup at Beaches Near Fifth Avenue
Playa del Carmen will focus sargassum cleanup on beaches near Fifth Avenue and test new removal technology selected by Fonatur.
Playa del Carmen Renews 15 Blue Flag. What Do They Mean During Sargassum Season?
Playa del Carmen has renewed 15 Blue Flag certifications for the 2026-2027 season, eight of them at public beaches, despite…
Cozumel Coral Restoration Program Cares for 1,500 Fragments at Chankanaab
Cozumel's parks foundation tends about 1,500 coral fragments at Chankanaab and welcomes volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Puerto Morelos launches weekly sargassum watch until 2026
Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo — Municipal, state and federal authorities have established the new Sargassum...
Quintana Roo Seeks Geographic Indication to Protect Melipona Honey
Researchers completed a two-year study backing a geographical indication before IMPI to shield melipona honey from Quintana Roo's Maya Corridor…
Dengue Cases in Quintana Roo Jump 152 Percent
Confirmed dengue cases in Quintana Roo have risen 152 percent year-on-year, prompting health officials to urge residents to clear mosquito…