Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo — The Mexican Navy, through its Fifth Naval Region, conducted a cleanup of Isla Blanca and Chacmuchuc Lagoon on Saturday as part of a national campaign to clean Mexico’s beaches and coastlines.
The operation was carried out in coordination with the Quintana Roo State Secretariat of Ecology and Environment, the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone of the Isla Mujeres municipality, and the hotel sector. The goal was to promote environmental awareness and reduce plastic pollution while restoring natural areas.
A total of 15 Navy personnel — including officers, petty officers, and sailors — participated in the effort. They collected 1,059 kilograms of solid inorganic waste, primarily trash, glass, and PET plastics.
The Navy said the initiative reinforces its commitment to keeping beaches and public spaces clean, contributing to public well-being, environmental protection, and the strengthening of tourism. It also encourages a sense of community and social participation in the municipality of Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo.
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