Heavy Machinery Work on Holbox Island Sparks Environmental Alarm
Residents and activists report heavy machinery work near Punta Cocos, raising fears of mangrove and coastal damage.
Environment
Late Closure of Pig Farm in Yucatan Leaves Lasting Environmental Damage
Over 41,000 pigs removed from Santa Maria Chi farm after years of environmental violations.
Yucatán Launches International Strategy to Protect the Maya Forest
Yucatán will host the launch of a Mesoamerican program to protect the Maya Forest and support local communities.
Sargasso No Longer Seasonal, Requires Permanent Monitoring: Quintana Roo Official
Quintana Roo's government secretary says sargasso is now a constant problem needing year-round monitoring.
Residents Revive Petition to Protect Chen Zubul Green Space in Playa del Carmen
Citizens and groups restart a petition to preserve the Chen Zubul plot as a zero-density green area.
Major Inconsistencies Led to Rejection of Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Project in Mahahual, Semarnat Says
Semarnat found serious inconsistencies in the environmental impact statement for Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day project in Mahahual, leading to its…
Massive Sargasso Influx Causes Marine Die-Off in Xcalak, Quintana Roo
A massive sargasso arrival in Xcalak has killed hundreds of fish and other marine species, alarming residents and threatening tourism.
New Aquatic Species Discovered in Bacalar Lagoon, Southern Quintana Roo
Researchers identified Mayamysis bacalarensis, a new mysid species, in Bacalar Lagoon and Chetumal Bay.
The Perfect Day Decision Signals the end of a 50 Year Development “Agreement” Born in Puerto Aventuras
A columnist argues that the cancellation of major projects in Mahahual and Cozumel signals the end of a development model…
Environmental Group Files Injunction Against Army-Led Clearing in Tulum
Sélvame MX seeks court order to halt deforestation for the Camino Jacinto Pat project.