Cancún fortifies sargassum barrier as ocean currents challenge Puerto Morelos
Authorities in Quintana Roo prioritized the installation of a sargassum barrier at Playa del Niño...
Environment
Illegal Wastewater Discharge Threatens Playa del Carmen Coastline
Tour operators and environmentalists demand investigation after a sewage pipe was exposed on the beach.
Isla Mujeres Promotes Sea Grape Reforestation to Combat Coastal Erosion
Residents push to restore sea grape plants along Isla Blanca to fight erosion and preserve coastline.
Hotel expansion approved on Cancun lagoon after years of violations
Cancun, Quintana Roo — Mexican environmental authorities have approved the operation and expansion of a...
Playa del Carmen Hosts 5th Mexican Snake Festival to Dispel Myths
Playa del Carmen will host the 5th Mexican Snake Festival on July 11 with free talks, workshops, and exhibits.
Cancun and Isla Mujeres Marine Park Struggles Despite Millions in Revenue
Despite collecting over 23 million pesos annually, the Cancun-Isla Mujeres marine park lacks funds for protection and faces illegal tourism.
Intact Maya City Discovered Deep in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
Archaeologists working in one of Mexico’s most remote protected forests have confirmed the discovery of a remarkably preserved Maya city…
Mexico Approves Hotel Project on Polluted Cancun Lagoon Despite Illegal Construction
Mexico's environment agency approved a hotel expansion on Laguna Bojórquez, despite the hotel operating illegally since 2021.
Environmental Closures Surge 200% in Yucatán as Illegal Clearing and Agrochemicals Degrade Soil and Aquifer
Federal environmental actions in Yucatán more than doubled in early 2026, but illegal deforestation and agrochemical use continue unabated.
Stray Dogs in Playa del Carmen Need Targeted Sterilization, Expert Says
A canine behavior expert says current sterilization campaigns miss street dogs, allowing uncontrolled reproduction.