Isla Mujeres Beaches Prepare to Raise Blue Flag for Fifth Consecutive Year
Over 2,600 tons of sargassum removed; Playa Centro and Playa Norte aim for Blue Flag certification again.
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Whale Shark Season Peaks in Holbox With Over 150 Sightings Daily
July and August mark peak whale shark season in Holbox, with over 150 sightings daily and tours from $180.
Mexican Authorities Approve New Cooperative Pier in Puerto Juarez
A 367.68-square-meter rustic pier has been authorized for a fishing cooperative in Puerto Juarez, Cancun.
Mexico Shuts Down Five Sites in Yucatan for Environmental Damage in Celestun and Ria Lagartos
Federal authorities closed five properties in two Yucatan biosphere reserves for illegal land use and mangrove destruction.
Quintana Roo Sargassum Startups Aim for Silicon Valley Funding
Two Quintana Roo startups working to turn sargassum from an environmental crisis into commercial products will compete in the regional…
Dark Water Discharge Sparks Concern on Playa del Carmen Beaches
A dark, foul-smelling water discharge on Playa del Carmen beaches raises pollution fears among visitors and residents.
CFE Seeks Public Input on Turbine Projects in Cancun and Cozumel to Meet Summer Power Demand
Mexico's CFE proposes temporary gas turbine plants in Cancun and Cozumel to boost electricity capacity during hot season.
Mara Lezama Confirms Larger Sargassum Vessel Arrival, Seeks More Federal Funds
Governor Mara Lezama says a larger sargassum collection vessel will arrive in three weeks and she will meet with President…
Community Tourism in Riviera Maya Seeks to Emerge as Alternative Amid Sargassum Crisis
Community tourism projects in Riviera Maya aim to attract visitors away from sargassum-affected beaches, but lack of promotion and connectivity…
Environmental Alliance Protects Sea Turtles in Mahahual
A public-private partnership in Mahahual launches a conservation plan to protect sea turtles during nesting season.