Playa del Carmen Mayor Leads Dog Rescue Operation After Animal Abuse Reports
Mayor Estefanía Mercado oversaw a canine rescue operation in two neighborhoods following citizen complaints.
Environment
Environmental Officials Release Protected Great Curassow Found in Cancún Home
Environmental officials in Cancún rescued and released a protected great curassow found caged in a private residence.
Playa del Carmen Begins Second Phase of Sewage Project to Stop Street Water from Flowing into Sea
Aguakan starts second phase of drainage project to prevent street wastewater from reaching the sea in Playa del Carmen.
Screw Worm Cases Detected in Playa del Carmen Livestock
At least ten cases of screw worm have been confirmed in livestock farms in Playa del Carmen.
Environmental DNA Study Reveals Sargassum’s Microscopic Impact on Marine Ecosystems in Quintana Roo
Environmental DNA analysis shows sargassum reduces marine nematode diversity by half in affected areas.
Fishermen Report Diesel Spill Near Puerto Progreso, Prompting Pemex Response
Local fishermen report diesel spills near Puerto Progreso, prompting containment efforts by Pemex and the Mexican Navy.
Cozumel’s ‘El Cielo’ Snorkeling Spot Offers Shallow Waters and Starfish Galore
A guide to snorkeling at El Cielo in Cozumel, known for its shallow waters and abundant starfish.
Quintana Roo Loses Over 250,000 Hectares of Jungle to Urbanization and Industrial Farming
Massive deforestation in Quintana Roo's Maya Jungle threatens biodiversity and the state's tourism-driven economy.
Quintana Roo Leads Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation with Record 152,000 Hatchlings Released
Quintana Roo has released 152,000 sea turtle hatchlings, becoming a Caribbean conservation leader using technology.
Quintana Roo Nautical Association Plans Trust Fund to Renew El Meco Concession
The Quintana Roo Nautical Association is creating a trust fund to renew its concession for the El Meco swimming area.