Sargassum Seaweed Challenges Repeat Tourism in Akumal
Persistent sargassum and low season keep Akumal tourist numbers at 35-40% of typical summer levels.
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Ex-official with Sargasso Fund Questions Gets Key Semarnat Role
Mexico City — Environmental groups, coastal communities, and civil organizations are questioning the appointment of...
Mexico Approves Beach Restoration at Akumal Hotel Despite Erosion Concerns
Mexico's environmental agency approved a beach restoration project at an Akumal hotel, which loses 11.4 meters of sand yearly.
Tulum Completes Pedestrian Bridge Maintenance in Akumal After Community Demand
Tulum officials completed maintenance on the Akumal pedestrian bridge, including LED lighting and structural repairs, responding to a long-standing community…
10 Mexican Beaches That Rank Among the World’s Most Beautiful
Mexico boasts several beaches recognized in international rankings by Condé Nast, Tripadvisor, and Travel + Leisure.
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…
Akumal Bay Sees Three Sargassum-Free Days, Hopes for Tourist Boost
Akumal Bay has been free of sargassum for three days, raising hopes for a rebound in tourism.
Lionfish Still Threaten Quintana Roo Reefs, But Their Behavior Is Changing
The invasive lionfish remains present in the Mexican Caribbean, but local fishermen say the species is no longer behaving the…
When a Sea Turtle Reaches the Sea, the Ocean Wins: The Impact of Fundación Eco-Bahía in Mexico and the Dominican Republic
On World Sea Turtle Day, Fundación Eco-Bahía is highlighting more than two decades of work in Mexico and the Dominican…
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins in Akumal With 53 Nests Recorded in May
Akumal's sea turtle nesting season starts strong with 53 nests in May, led by loggerhead turtles.