Playa del Carmen Urged to Update Environmental Ordinance to Prevent Legal Challenges
Experts say Playa del Carmen must update its Local Ecological Ordinance Program to avoid legal disputes over urban development.
Environment
Playa del Carmen Mayor Expects Improved Anti-Sargassum Strategy in 2027
Mayor Estefanía Mercado says a federal plan will bring 'big news' to tackle sargassum in 2027.
Isla Mujeres Bolsters Sea Turtle Conservation After Hatchling Deaths
Biologists and Isla Mujeres officials strengthen turtle conservation after a deadly hatching incident.
Yucatán Orders Federal Review Of Coastal Development After Chuburná Dune Complaints
The Yucatán government has asked federal environmental authorities to inspect a large residential development in Chuburná Puerto following complaints that…
Semarnat Approves Hotel Expansion Despite Unauthorized Construction and Beach Access Dispute in Playa del Carmen
Mexico's environment ministry authorized a $40 million hotel expansion in Playa del Carmen despite unauthorized construction and ongoing beach access…
Quintana Roo Considers Latin America’s First Permanent Dolphin Retirement Sanctuary In Cozumel
The Quintana Roo government is studying a proposal to create a permanent seaside sanctuary in Cozumel for dolphins retiring from…
Cozumel Collects Up to 10 Tons of Sargassum Daily as Seaweed Arrivals Spike
Cleanup crews in Cozumel are removing 6 to 10 tons of sargassum daily from eastern beaches to protect tourism and…
Cancún Business Closed for Improper Waste Disposal
Authorities in Cancún shut down a business for mishandling used cooking oil and grease.
Isla Mujeres Secures Fifth Consecutive Blue Flag, Platinum Beach Certifications
Isla Mujeres earns fifth Blue Flag and Platinum Beach certifications for Playa Norte and Playa Centro.
Shark Sightings Increase Along Quintana Roo Coast, Experts Cite Healthy Ecosystem
Tiger and hammerhead sharks are appearing more often near Cancún, Isla Mujeres, and Cozumel, indicating a healthier marine ecosystem.