Cozumel Groundwater Quality Mostly Within Acceptable Limits, Expert Says
A speleologist says groundwater quality at most tested sites on Cozumel is within acceptable limits, with only a few showing…
Environment
Ocean Heat Threatens Mass Coral Bleaching in Quintana Roo
Abnormally high ocean temperatures are pushing Quintana Roo's coral reefs toward mass bleaching, scientists warn.
Playa del Carmen Shelters 142 Dogs, Expands Adoption Drives Amid Criticism
Playa del Carmen's animal shelter holds 142 rescued dogs as officials expand adoption drives while facing criticism over strays.
American Crocodile Found Tied Up in Cancun Hotel Zone Rescued
Authorities rescued a two-meter American crocodile found with its mouth and limbs bound in Cancun's Hotel Zone.
IBANQROO Holds First 2026 Session of Sea Turtle Sanctuary Subcouncil
IBANQROO convened its 2026 subcouncil session for the Xcacel-Xcacelito sea turtle sanctuary, electing new leadership and reviewing conservation projects.
Profepa Shuts Down 17 Parcels for Illegal Clearing in Ría Celestún Reserve
Profepa temporarily closed 17 parcels in Celestún, Yucatán, for illegal land clearing inside the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve.
Playa del Carmen Installs 5 Kilometers of Anti-Sargassum Barriers Along Coastline
Playa del Carmen installed five kilometers of anti-sargassum barriers from Playa Fundadores to Punta Esmeralda to protect its beaches.
Profepa Reopens Debate Over Marine Mammal Euthanasia, Reviving Case of Cancún Dolphins
Profepa's euthanasia comments renew scrutiny of nine dolphins at Cancún's closed Ventura Park.
Activists Fight Punta Venado Hotel Project Citing Environmental Damage
Environmental activists in Playa del Carmen are collecting signatures to stop a hotel project in Punta Venado over threats to…
Cinvestav Hosts Environmental Day on Chelem Beaches
Cinvestav held its first 'Clean Beaches, Living Seas' event in Chelem, with beach cleanup, talks and conservation activities.