Cozumel Collects Up to 10 Tons of Sargassum Daily as Seaweed Arrivals Spike
Cleanup crews in Cozumel are removing 6 to 10 tons of sargassum daily from eastern beaches to protect tourism and…
Breaking News from Cancun, the Riviera Maya and the Yucatan Peninsula
Cleanup crews in Cozumel are removing 6 to 10 tons of sargassum daily from eastern beaches to protect tourism and…
Authorities in Cancún shut down a business for mishandling used cooking oil and grease.
Isla Mujeres earns fifth Blue Flag and Platinum Beach certifications for Playa Norte and Playa Centro.
Tiger and hammerhead sharks are appearing more often near Cancún, Isla Mujeres, and Cozumel, indicating a healthier marine ecosystem.
UNESCO says Mexico failed to provide adequate impact assessment for Maya Train Section 7 on the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.
Civil protection personnel rescued a large white turtle stranded among rocks on Isla Mujeres.
Mexico's National Forest Commission warns of a scam using fake documents to request personal data from rural communities.
Quintana Roo could surpass its 2025 sargasso record, with peak arrivals expected from August to October.
Hoteliers in Quintana Roo applaud President Sheinbaum's comprehensive sargassum strategy, which includes Navy involvement and shared responsibility.
A marine biology course for children aged 6-16 opens in Puerto Morelos, with scholarships available.
Riviera Maya Environment News covers the environmental issues facing Quintana Roo’s unique ecosystems — from the Mesoamerican Reef and coastal mangroves to inland cenotes and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere. Our team monitors environmental authorities, research institutions, and conservation groups to bring you timely English-language coverage of sargassum influx and management, coral reef health and restoration, cenote and groundwater protection, wildlife conservation including sea turtles and whale sharks, and environmental policy decisions affecting the region.
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