Lionfish Still Threaten Quintana Roo Reefs, But Their Behavior Is Changing
The invasive lionfish remains present in the Mexican Caribbean, but local fishermen say the species is no longer behaving the…
Environment
Private Firm Proposes $14M Beach Restoration at Punta Nizuc
Banca Mifel proposes a $14 million beach restoration at Punta Nizuc, pending environmental review.
Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Felipe Carrillo Puerto in Quintana Roo
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Felipe Carrillo Puerto early Sunday; no injuries or damage reported.
Merchants and Residents Demand Urgent Fumigation Amid Dengue Outbreak in Chetumal
Locals report multiple dengue cases in two weeks, urging health authorities to fumigate and remove breeding sites.
Restoration of Canals Aims to Revive Mangroves in Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
Efforts to restore water flow in Sian Ka'an mangroves aim to boost ecosystem health and resilience.
Playa del Carmen Officials Admit Hotels Use Heavy Machinery on Beaches, No Fines Issued
Playa del Carmen officials confirm hotels use heavy machinery for sargassum removal but rely on voluntary mediation, not fines.
Toxic Sargassum Gases Trigger Health Crisis in Mexico’s Caribbean
Rotting sargassum releases toxic gases, sickening workers and residents in Quintana Roo.
Mexican Scientists Turn Sargassum and PET Into Water Filters
Researchers at UADY develop membranes from sargassum and recycled PET to absorb pollutants in water.
El Niño Expected to Bring Severe Coral Bleaching and Sargassum Surge to Quintana Roo
Warming Caribbean waters could cause mass coral bleaching, sargassum influx, and fishery declines in Quintana Roo.
Mexican Institute Prepares Official Standard for Sargassum Use in the Caribbean
IMIPAS is developing a Mexican Official Standard to regulate the collection, processing, and use of sargassum in Quintana Roo.