Genomic Study Confirms Cotton Originated in Yucatan Peninsula
A genomic study confirms that domesticated cotton originated in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, not elsewhere.
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A genomic study confirms that domesticated cotton originated in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, not elsewhere.
Excessive sargassum has been reported on 55 beaches in Quintana Roo, with 30 in the north and 25 in the…
Playa del Carmen strengthens sea turtle protection with equipment and monitoring as nesting season starts.
A May 22 event in Playa del Carmen seeks to strengthen environmental education and community participation.
Over 50 hotels participate in Cancún's 2026 sea turtle protection program, monitoring 12 km of beach and 52 corrals.
Playa del Carmen produces over 1,400 native saplings to replace dead trees and enhance shade in public spaces.
Beekeepers in Jose Maria Morelos produce a rare white honey, attributing its quality to local plant conservation.
Royal Caribbean vows to continue investments in Mexico after SEMARNAT denies permit for Perfect Day project in Mahahual.
Yucatán launches 'Herencia Maya' to protect over 581,000 hectares amid water scarcity, mangrove loss, and deforestation.
Tulum officials will restrict swimming and close encounters with crocodiles after a crocodile named Panchito attacked a visitor.
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.
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