Playa del Carmen Mayor Leads Massive Beach Cleanup to Combat Sargasso
Mayor Estefanía Mercado led over 2,000 volunteers in removing 70 tons of sargasso from Playa del Carmen beaches.
Environment
Climate Change Already Reshaping Quintana Roo’s Weather, Sargasso, Experts Warn
Global warming is intensifying extreme weather, sargasso influx, and heat in Mexico's Caribbean coast, experts say.
Illegal Dump Trucks Dump Sargassum in Open Lot in Playa del Carmen
Unauthorized dump trucks are dumping sargassum in residential areas, prompting city officials to investigate and warn of penalties.
Mexico Orders Army to Submit Regulations for Sian Ka’an Road Project
Mexico's environment agency approves a military road through Sian Ka'an reserve but demands a management plan.
Federal Judge Allows Clearing Over Sac Actún Underground Rivers, Citing Lack of Evidence
A federal judge denied an injunction against clearing over the Sac Actún cave system, ruling environmentalists failed to specify risks.
Cozumel Hosts 32nd Children’s Congress for the Environment at Chankanaab Park
Fifth graders in Cozumel kicked off the 32nd Children's Congress for the Environment with workshops on coral reefs and bat…
Improper Oil Disposal Threatens Cancun’s Aquifer; Ecology Department Issues Up to 10 Fines Weekly
Cancun's Ecology Department issues up to 10 weekly fines to restaurants for improper grease and oil disposal, threatening the region's…
Sargassum Barriers in Quintana Roo Reach 50% Installation
Half of the 16,000 meters of anti-sargassum barriers have been installed in Quintana Roo to combat seaweed influx.
Mexican Navy Joins ‘Blue Brigade’ Cleanup of Salina Grande Lagoon in Isla Mujeres
The Mexican Navy and local authorities collected 100 kg of solid waste from the Salina Grande Lagoon as part of…
Quintana Roo Weather: Showers and Extreme Heat Up to 42°C Forecast
Quintana Roo faces extreme heat with temperatures up to 42°C and thunderstorms due to moisture from the Caribbean.