Beach Access Dispute Prompts Zofemat Intervention in Xcalacoco
A beach access dispute in Xcalacoco led Zofemat officials to remove a barrier and seize three jet skis and two…
Breaking News from Cancun, the Riviera Maya and the Yucatan Peninsula
A beach access dispute in Xcalacoco led Zofemat officials to remove a barrier and seize three jet skis and two…
Federal officers secured the disputed Playacar property after residents found newly placed closure seals removed for a second time.
A Tulum company that turns plastic waste into fuel will represent Quintana Roo in the Startup World Cup national final…
An Eco Táctica project has restored 400 meters of damaged coral in Playa del Carmen reefs since 2022, with 90%…
The Mexican Navy will add 15 vessels and three barriers to its sargassum fleet, prioritizing offshore collection before the seaweed…
Animal specialists say Playa del Carmen's current protection rules are inconsistent and hard to enforce, and are proposing new obligations…
City officials plan patrols and signage at 10 urban cenotes in Playa del Carmen that have been used as shelters…
Puerto Morelos removed over 100 tons of sargassum from local beaches in three days, with support from the Mexican Navy.
Mexican Navy personnel have resumed emergency dredging at Sisal port in Yucatan to keep the harbor safe for vessels.
Cancún is updating its urban development plan to manage growth, protect green areas and close infrastructure gaps.
Riviera Maya Environment News covers the environmental issues facing Quintana Roo’s unique ecosystems — from the Mesoamerican Reef and coastal mangroves to inland cenotes and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere. Our team monitors environmental authorities, research institutions, and conservation groups to bring you timely English-language coverage of sargassum influx and management, coral reef health and restoration, cenote and groundwater protection, wildlife conservation including sea turtles and whale sharks, and environmental policy decisions affecting the region.
Whether you are an environmental professional, researcher, concerned resident, or eco-conscious visitor, Environment News keeps you informed about the ecological challenges and conservation efforts shaping the future of the Mexican Caribbean so you’ll always be in the know.