Mexican Navy Leads Beach Cleanup in Isla Blanca and Chacmuchuc Lagoon
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.
Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx
