Sargassum Gives Mexican Caribbean a Breather as Arrivals Drop 25% and Shift North
Sargassum arrivals on Mexico's Caribbean coast have fallen about 25 percent as currents push seaweed toward the north.
Environment
Sargassum-Based Fertilizer for Berries and Avocados Expands Globally
A biofertilizer derived from Caribbean sargassum is now used in Mexico and exported to the U.S., South America, Europe and…
Environmentalists Expand Legal Challenge to Maya Train Road in Tulum
Selvame MX expands amparo lawsuit, arguing Tren Maya lacks authority to build road over Sac Actun cave system.
More Than a Million Sea Turtle Eggs Under Protection on Cancún Beaches
Cancún protects over 1 million sea turtle eggs in 8,710 nests as the peak hatching season begins.
Yucatán Fisheries Agency Urges Fishermen to Stop Diving for Octopus
Yucatán's fisheries agency is warning fishermen against diving for octopus, citing safety risks and conservation concerns.
Environmentalists Warn of Sick Dolphins in Quintana Roo
Environmentalists say water contamination in Puerto Aventuras is making dolphins sick and call for an end to captive shows.
Cancun Hoteliers Rule Out Funding Open-Sea Sargassum Cleanup
Cancun hoteliers won't fund open-sea sargassum collection, saying it's the federal government's job. Tourism faces falling flights.
Cozumel Birdwatching Event Highlights Avian Diversity
A birdwatching session at Cozumel's Parque Urbano Corazón helped residents identify local species and understand their role in island ecosystems.
Playa del Carmen Robotics Club Advances to National Competition With Eco-Friendly Robots
Students at the Sayab Planetarium robotics club developed eco-friendly robots and now head to the national competition seeking an international…
Armadillo Sightings Decline Across Maya Zone in Quintana Roo
Residents and farm workers report fewer armadillo sightings in the Maya zone, raising concerns for the region's ecosystems.