Caribbean Sargassum Becomes Fertilizer for Global Beer Brands
A seaweed-based biostimulant made from Quintana Roo sargassum is boosting barley yields for beer brands including Corona and Heineken.
Environment
Heavy Machinery at Night on Cancún’s Playa Delfines Raises Environmental Concerns
Heavy equipment working overnight on Playa Delfines, a key sea turtle nesting beach in Cancún, prompted questions about permits and…
Tulum Tour Guides Train to Protect Ecosystems Visited by Tourists
Tour guides in Tulum join a CONANP training program on environmental interpretation to better explain the region's ecosystems and promote…
Deer at Calle 88 Raises Alarm Over CFE Cozumel Cable Plan
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — A deer was spotted in Playa del Carmen as...
Yucatán Leads Mexico’s Octopus Production With More Than 28,000 Tons
Yucatán produced 28,789 tons of octopus in 2025, topping Campeche and Baja California Sur and generating more than 3.38 billion…
Xcalak Residents Warn of Dead Fish and Contaminated Water as Sargassum Piles Up
Residents of Xcalak, Quintana Roo, say decomposing sargassum is killing fish and fouling the water, and they want the Mexican…
Mexico Seizes Three Boats at Arrecife Alacranes Over Illegal Activities
Mexico's environmental agency seized three tour boats at Isla Pájaros in Arrecife Alacranes National Park, citing risks to nesting seabirds…
Pink Flamingos Find Refuge in Cancún’s Nichupté Lagoon, Officials Say
At least 60 pink flamingos have taken temporary refuge in Cancún's Nichupté Lagoon, confirming the wetland's role in their migration…
Hurricane Isaias Disrupts Water Sports Services in Playa del Carmen
Hurricane Isaias closed Playa del Carmen's port, idling 50 water sports workers and pushing a new surge of sargassum onto…
Playa del Carmen Drafts Rules to Curb Urban Tree Loss
Playa del Carmen is drafting a municipal tree-protection regulation to enforce a 2017 Quintana Roo state law, an arboriculture expert…