Aguakan Offers Guidance on Tree Planting to Combat Climate Change
Aguakan advises selecting native trees, preparing soil, and consulting experts for successful reforestation.
Environment
Playa del Carmen Moves Closer to Achieving Geographical Indication for Bull Shark Tourism
Playa del Carmen becomes the first Mexican destination to earn a Geographical Indication for sustainable bull shark tourism.
New Exhibition ‘Que Gusto Verde’ Opens at Cozumel’s Museum of the Island
A new exhibition highlighting the color green and environmental conservation opens at Cozumel's Museum of the Island.
Decapitated Crocodile Found in Bacalar Lagoon Prompts Investigation
Authorities investigate after a decapitated Morelet's crocodile was found floating in the Canal de los Piratas.
Playa del Carmen Urged to Update Environmental Ordinance to Prevent Legal Challenges
Experts say Playa del Carmen must update its Local Ecological Ordinance Program to avoid legal disputes over urban development.
Playa del Carmen Mayor Expects Improved Anti-Sargassum Strategy in 2027
Mayor Estefanía Mercado says a federal plan will bring 'big news' to tackle sargassum in 2027.
Isla Mujeres Bolsters Sea Turtle Conservation After Hatchling Deaths
Biologists and Isla Mujeres officials strengthen turtle conservation after a deadly hatching incident.
Yucatán Orders Federal Review Of Coastal Development After Chuburná Dune Complaints
The Yucatán government has asked federal environmental authorities to inspect a large residential development in Chuburná Puerto following complaints that…
Semarnat Approves Hotel Expansion Despite Unauthorized Construction and Beach Access Dispute in Playa del Carmen
Mexico's environment ministry authorized a $40 million hotel expansion in Playa del Carmen despite unauthorized construction and ongoing beach access…
Quintana Roo Considers Latin America’s First Permanent Dolphin Retirement Sanctuary In Cozumel
The Quintana Roo government is studying a proposal to create a permanent seaside sanctuary in Cozumel for dolphins retiring from…