Monarch Butterfly’s Caribbean Migration Route Revealed in Quintana Roo
A little-known maritime migration brings monarch butterflies from Florida and Cuba to Quintana Roo each autumn, where they breed along…
Environment
Cancún Mayor Says Federal Permits Covered Playa Delfines Fiber Optic Work
Benito Juárez officials say Semarnat authorized fiber optic cable maintenance at Playa Delfines, as environmental groups question work during turtle…
Maya Octopus Fishery in Quintana Roo Faces Crisis as Catches Fall and Microplastics Spread
Quintana Roo's Maya octopus catch has fallen to 614 tons, far behind Yucatan, as microplastics contaminate the species ahead of…
Semarnat Rejects 108-Room Hotel at Punta Venado Over Mangrove Protection
Mexico's environment department denied a 108-room hotel at Punta Venado, authorizing only 30 suites and 23 residences under strict conditions.
Semarnat Convenes Working Groups to Protect Mahahual’s Environment
Quintana Roo officials say federal working groups will define a tourism model for Mahahual, including the contested Royal Caribbean Perfect…
Xcaret Forum Urges Tourism Industry to Grow Without Harming Nature
Grupo Xcaret brought business, finance and conservation leaders together in Playa del Carmen to discuss growth that does not harm…
Semarnat Approves Beach Recovery Project in Akumal
Mexico's environment ministry authorized an artificial reef and two breakwaters off Secrets Akumal, backed by a 27 million peso investment.
Cancún Prepares Second Nighttime Operation to Protect Blue Land Crabs
Cancún's ecology department will deploy nighttime brigades on October 25-27 to help blue land crabs cross coastal roads and reach…
Researchers Document First Recorded Spawning of Priority Coral Species in Cozumel Reef Park
A team of 44 specialists and volunteers recorded coral spawning in Cozumel, including the first known Orbicella faveolata event in…
Quintana Roo’s Beaches Are Disappearing Up to 14 Meters a Year
Coastal erosion in Quintana Roo has caused losses of up to 14 meters of beach...