Sargassum Cleanup Accelerates Beach Erosion in Akumal, Workers Warn
Tourism workers in Akumal say constant sargassum removal is hardening the beach and driving away nesting sea turtles.
Environment
UN Warns Pig Farms Threaten Yucatan’s Maya Communities, Calls for Justice Plan
UN report says more than 500 unregulated pig farms in Yucatan are polluting the Maya Aquifer and harming indigenous communities.
Sea Turtle Nesting Surges in Playa del Carmen Despite Low-Year Forecast
Despite expectations of a slow season, Playa del Carmen has recorded 1,200 sea turtle nests and released 22,000 hatchlings.
Disturbed Mangrove Area in Mexico Grows Fivefold; Yucatán Peninsula Leads
Disturbed mangrove area in Mexico surged from 9,680 to 52,130 hectares between 2020 and 2025, with the Yucatán Peninsula accounting…
Quintana Roo Launches Micelios Project to Document Fungal Diversity
The state's new Micelios initiative invites residents to photograph and document fungi, starting with a talk and park walk in…
Cancún Starts Clearing ‘Boat Cemetery’ From Nichupté Lagoon
Authorities and boat owners began removing up to 50 abandoned vessels from Cancún's Nichupté Lagoon to curb environmental damage.
Whale Shark Festival Returns to Isla Mujeres After Seven Years
Isla Mujeres hosts its first Whale Shark Festival in seven years, blending tourism, conservation and marine education.
Suspected Rat Poison Found Along Popular Playa del Carmen Dog-Walking Route
Residents in several Playa del Carmen neighborhoods are warning pet owners after suspected rat poison was discovered along a public…
Cenotes stay clean as Tulum grows, monitors say
Tulum, Quintana Roo — Water quality in the community cenotes of Chemuyil remains favorable, according...
More than 290 Dolphins Remain in Captivity in Quintana Roo, Group Says
An animal welfare group says over 290 dolphins are still held in captivity in Quintana Roo, urging faster action to…