Yucatán Lobster Season Opens With Over 2,000 Fishermen, Initial Catches Up to 30 Kilos Per Boat
More than 2,000 fishermen set out as Yucatán's lobster season begins, with initial catches of 20-30 kg per boat.
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More than 2,000 fishermen set out as Yucatán's lobster season begins, with initial catches of 20-30 kg per boat.
Heavy sargassum and stray dogs are endangering sea turtle nesting along Playa del Carmen's beaches, activists warn.
Cancun firefighters have handled 432 animal rescues this year, but bureaucratic delays hinder timely veterinary care.
Researchers are using environmental DNA to identify sharks and rays in Cancun's lagoon system for the first time.
Quintana Roo reinstated its State Climate Change Commission and launched a new air quality committee to strengthen climate action.
Quintana Roo has become one of Mexico's top 10 honey producers, with over 2,700 tons annually.
A wave of blackouts in Quintana Roo has reignited calls for a shift to solar and other clean energy sources.
Quintana Roo firefighters have responded to 736 bee and wasp incidents this year, including attacks and hive removals.
A birdwatching event in Cozumel's Parque Urbano Corazón identified 20 species, fostering environmental awareness.
Authorities held a meeting to update the management plan and review wildfire response at the Chetumal Bay reserve.
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