Sargasso Damages Boats, Hurts Tourism for Playa del Carmen Cooperatives
Decomposing sargasso has damaged boat engines and driven away tourists, costing cooperatives up to 200,000 pesos.
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Agricultural Runoff Stalls Aquaculture Development in Southern Quintana Roo
Pesticide and fertilizer runoff from the Rio Hondo is blocking large-scale fishing and aquaculture projects in Chetumal Bay.
Mexican Government Partially Revokes Holbox Land Deal After Ejido Wins Court Battle
Mexico partially revokes a 2016 land deal after a court ruled in favor of the Ejido Península Holbox over a…
Quintana Roo Reaches Conservation Milestone, Faces New Threat to Reefs
Quintana Roo has protected 25% of its land, but groundwater pollution now threatens its coral reefs.
Beach recovery in Quintana Roo pushed to 2027
Cancún, Quintana Roo — The recovery of beaches in Quintana Roo will shift strategy, with...
Cancún Officials to Assess Need for Earthquake Warning System After Two Tremors
After two earthquakes in eight days, Cancún officials are reviewing whether to implement a seismic alert system for the region.
Sargasso Cleanup Vessels Undergo Maintenance at Peak Season in Quintana Roo
Mexican Navy removes sargasso collection boats from service for up to a month during critical seaweed influx.
Laguna Nichupté to Serve as Hurricane Refuge for up to 600 Boats
Laguna Nichupté in Cancún will shelter up to 600 boats during hurricanes, with strict environmental protocols.
Cancún Officials Analyze Earthquake Frequency, Consider Building Code Changes
Authorities in Cancún are reviewing seismic activity and potential updates to construction regulations after two recent earthquakes.
Tulum Council Member Urges Emergency Declaration Over Sargassum Crisis in Quintana Roo
A Tulum council member calls for an emergency declaration as sargassum inundates beaches, devastating tourism.