Sargassum Exposure Sickens Beach Cleanup Workers in Mexican Caribbean, Study Finds
A new study finds sargassum cleanup workers in Quintana Roo face dangerous hydrogen sulfide levels, causing skin, respiratory and neurological…
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Puerto Morelos Launches Green Circuit for 10th Anniversary
Puerto Morelos launched the Green Circuit initiative, cataloging emblematic trees and planting native species for its 10th anniversary.
Series of Explosions Rocks Irregular Settlements on Cancun Outskirts
Multiple explosions shook Cancun's periphery between La Chiapaneca and El Porvenir, prompting emergency response.
Mexico Authorizes Army to Reconstruct Bacalar Lagoon Pier
Mexico's environment agency approved the Army's plan to rebuild a pier and palapas in Bacalar, with a 50-year lifespan.
More Sea Turtles Arrive to Nest on Xpu-Há Beaches
Xpu-Há leads sea turtle nesting in the region with 15 loggerhead nests so far this season.
Cancún Prepares 82 Storm Shelters Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season
Cancún has inspected and certified 82 temporary shelters as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season approaches.
Puerto Morelos Positioned as Hub for Turning Sargassum Into Products, Energy and Building Materials
The same seaweed that has fouled Caribbean beaches for more than a decade is now at the center of a…
UNAM Study Finds Alacranes Reef in Yucatan Severely Underprotected
A new UNAM study reveals that 93% of Alacranes Reef lacks adequate protection, with significant ecological decline.
Plastics From 40 Countries Wash Ashore in Mahahual, Threatening Reefs and Turtle Nests
Massive sargasso influx carries foreign plastic waste, endangering coral reefs and sea turtle nesting sites in Costa Maya.
Wildfire ‘Jas’ Near Xcalak 70% Contained, Authorities Report
The 'Jas' wildfire near Xcalak, Quintana Roo, is 70% contained, with a Mexican Army helicopter aiding firefighting efforts.