Disease Affecting Ceiba Trees in Playa del Carmen Under Investigation
Researchers are studying a disease damaging ceiba trees in Playa del Carmen and warn it could spread across the Yucatan…
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Divers Abandoned at Sea by Illegal Fishing Boats Off Yucatan Coast
At least six divers have been rescued after being abandoned at sea by illegal fishing boats off Yucatan.
Playa del Carmen Residents Urge City to Protect Last Green Lung in Villas del Sol
Neighbors in Villas del Sol want the municipality to declare a three-hectare jungle tract the city's first natural protected area.
Playa del Carmen Seeks to Expand Sargassum Barriers to 15 Kilometers
Officials are considering adding 8 to 10 kilometers of floating sargassum barriers, which would bring total coverage to 15 kilometers.
Playa del Carmen Mayor: Community Center Project Will Proceed Despite Protest
Mayor Estefanía Mercado says the federally backed community center in Palmas II will move forward despite residents' symbolic closure of…
Tizimin II Wind Farm in Yucatan Takes Shape as First Parts Arrive
Progreso, Yucatán — The first components for the Tizimín II wind farm have arrived at...
Free Art, Music and Workshops at Cozumel Reef Festival
Cozumel, Quintana Roo — The municipal government and Grupo Plenilunio Cozumel on Wednesday announced the...
Investigation Launched After Video Shows Young People Mistreating Sea Turtle Hatchlings
Mexican environmental authorities are investigating three young people caught on video mistreating sea turtle hatchlings in Playa del Carmen.
Playa del Carmen Residents Vow to Block Green Area Development
Residents of Palmas II in Playa del Carmen placed a symbolic closure to protest an infrastructure project and demand preservation…
Japan Offers Mexico Help in Fight Against Caribbean Sargassum
Japan pledged support for Mexico's sargassum problem and strengthened economic ties during a meeting of top diplomats.