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One of the World’s Most Endangered Foxes Gets a Last Chance on Cozumel
For years, the story of the Cozumel fox was one of whispers and shadows. We are not talking quite Bigfoot levels, but still. Mentioned in academic footnotes and local lore, this tiny canid, believed to be a dwarf species unique…
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Mahahual’s Royal Caribbean’s Theme Park Halted Over Environmental Risks
In May 2026, Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources announced it would not approve the environmental impact assessment for Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day México. This effectively canceled the 1.5-billion-peso theme park planned for the small fishing village of Mahahual, Quintana Roo. The decision caps a 19-month process that saw the Royal Caribbean attempt to purchase the existing Costa Maya cruise port and ultimately withdraw…
Mahahual’s Royal Caribbean’s Theme Park Halted Over Environmental Risks
In May 2026, Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources announced it would not approve the environmental impact assessment for Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day…
Deforestation and Urbanization Push Unique Yucatán Lizards Toward Extinction
Lizards, geckos, and iguanas are part of everyday life in Yucatán and can be seen everywhere from inside the home to gardens and archaeological…
The Colorful Drought-Resistant Flowers of the Yucatán Peninsula
Some species of flowers in Yucatán don’t just survive during heat and drought, but thrive.
Spiders and Howlers: Yucatán’s Charming Species of New World Monkeys
Other than human beings, Yucatán is home to two species of primates, these being howler and spider monkeys.
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Rare Red Sprite Photographed Over Yucatán Coast
A crimson flash lit up the sky above Yucatán’s coastline Saturday night — there and…
Yucatán Gray Fox Turns Up Inside Busy Centro Newsroom
A gray fox turned up in an unexpected place last week — the offices of…
Thousands of Flamingos Grace the Beaches of Sisal in Pink ‘Flamboyance’
Over the past couple of weeks, the coastal town of Sisal in northern Yucatán has…
With Eco-Tourism Growing, Río Lagartos is at a Crossroads
It’s one of Yucatán’s most remarkable natural destinations — a protected estuary sheltering Mexico’s largest…
New Artificial Reef Takes Shape Off Río Lagartos
The artificial reef is designed to attract marine species — particularly grouper, octopus, and spiny…
Isla Pasion in Cozumel Named Best Beach in the World
Isla Pasion, a small island off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico, has been named the…
The Cenotes of Yucatán, Geological Wonders and Subteranean Swimming Pools
At its most basic, a cenote is a natural sinkhole filled with fresh water. The…
The Elusive Roseate Spoonbill: Where and When to Spot It in Yucatán
From afar, the pink hue of the roseate spoonbill, also known as the platalea ajaja…
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Rare Red Sprite Photographed Over Yucatán Coast
A crimson flash lit up the sky above Yucatán’s coastline Saturday night — there and…
Yucatán Gray Fox Turns Up Inside Busy Centro Newsroom
A gray fox turned up in an unexpected place last week — the offices of…
Thousands of Flamingos Grace the Beaches of Sisal in Pink ‘Flamboyance’
Over the past couple of weeks, the coastal town of Sisal in northern Yucatán has…
With Eco-Tourism Growing, Río Lagartos is at a Crossroads
It’s one of Yucatán’s most remarkable natural destinations — a protected estuary sheltering Mexico’s largest…
New Artificial Reef Takes Shape Off Río Lagartos
The artificial reef is designed to attract marine species — particularly grouper, octopus, and spiny…
Isla Pasion in Cozumel Named Best Beach in the World
Isla Pasion, a small island off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico, has been named the…
The Cenotes of Yucatán, Geological Wonders and Subteranean Swimming Pools
At its most basic, a cenote is a natural sinkhole filled with fresh water. The…
The Elusive Roseate Spoonbill: Where and When to Spot It in Yucatán
From afar, the pink hue of the roseate spoonbill, also known as the platalea ajaja…
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Keeping Your Yucatán Palm Trees Happy and Healthy
Everyone loves palm trees. There is something about the way they define the skyline with…
Joann Andrews, Environmental Pioneer in Yucatán, Dies at 96
Joann Andrews, founder of Pronatura Península de Yucatán and a leading force in conservation across…
How Industrial Chicken and Pork Production are Reshaping Yucatán’s CountrysideIgnoring Injunctions: How Big Meat Companies Are Poisoning Yucatán’s Cenotes
Driven by global demand, the rapid industrial-scale expansion of chicken and pork production is imposing…
The Great Bison Returns to the Mexican Desert After 160 Years
The American bison has returned to the landscapes of Coahuila, Mexico, after an absence of…
Mexico Creates 4 New Fishing Refuges, Including 2 in Yucatán
Mexico’s National Commission for Aquaculture and Fisheries established four new fishing refuge zones this fall,…
Baby Jaguar, Born in Captivity at Oaxaca Sanctuary, Offers Hope
The birth of Yazu, the baby jaguar born at the Yagul Sanctuary in Oaxaca, will…
Santa Maria Parrot Refuge Survives Flood Thanks to Elevated Aviaries
Heavy rains across Yucatán left a wildlife sanctuary underwater, but the birds remained safe due…
Yucatán’s ‘Bat Sweep’ Called Illegal and Dangerous‘They have no idea of the damage to the environment and human well-being they are going to cause’
Conservation organizations are demanding the immediate halt of a program by Yucatán’s state government that…
The Cave Guardian: What Drives Roberto Rojo UndergroundSpeleologist documents the world beneath Yucatán—and fights to protect it from destruction
Roberto Rojo was 30 meters underground when the drilling started. Stalactites that had formed over…
Ceiba Tree Celebrated as Mérida Moves Forward with ReforestationAncient reverence meets modern conservation as Yucatán’s capital celebrates a milestone in urban forest protection
After planting 100 new trees in the Mulsay neighborhood, Mérida reached an environmental milestone this…
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Keeping Your Yucatán Palm Trees Happy and Healthy
Everyone loves palm trees. There is something about the way they define the skyline with…
Joann Andrews, Environmental Pioneer in Yucatán, Dies at 96
Joann Andrews, founder of Pronatura Península de Yucatán and a leading force in conservation across…
How Industrial Chicken and Pork Production are Reshaping Yucatán’s CountrysideIgnoring Injunctions: How Big Meat Companies Are Poisoning Yucatán’s Cenotes
Driven by global demand, the rapid industrial-scale expansion of chicken and pork production is imposing…
The Great Bison Returns to the Mexican Desert After 160 Years
The American bison has returned to the landscapes of Coahuila, Mexico, after an absence of…
Mexico Creates 4 New Fishing Refuges, Including 2 in Yucatán
Mexico’s National Commission for Aquaculture and Fisheries established four new fishing refuge zones this fall,…
Baby Jaguar, Born in Captivity at Oaxaca Sanctuary, Offers Hope
The birth of Yazu, the baby jaguar born at the Yagul Sanctuary in Oaxaca, will…
Santa Maria Parrot Refuge Survives Flood Thanks to Elevated Aviaries
Heavy rains across Yucatán left a wildlife sanctuary underwater, but the birds remained safe due…
Yucatán’s ‘Bat Sweep’ Called Illegal and Dangerous‘They have no idea of the damage to the environment and human well-being they are going to cause’
Conservation organizations are demanding the immediate halt of a program by Yucatán’s state government that…
The Cave Guardian: What Drives Roberto Rojo UndergroundSpeleologist documents the world beneath Yucatán—and fights to protect it from destruction
Roberto Rojo was 30 meters underground when the drilling started. Stalactites that had formed over…
Ceiba Tree Celebrated as Mérida Moves Forward with ReforestationAncient reverence meets modern conservation as Yucatán’s capital celebrates a milestone in urban forest protection
After planting 100 new trees in the Mulsay neighborhood, Mérida reached an environmental milestone this…
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Another Sept. 19 Earthquake in Mexico? Scientists See a Coincidence
As Mexico prepares for its Second National Earthquake Drill on September 19, 2025, a familiar question resurfaces: Will there be…Yucatán Meteor Shower Starts September’s Dazzling Celestial Show
Stargazers in Yucatán will enjoy a month-long astronomical spectacle beginning September 1 featuring meteor showers and planetary alignments.Mexico Shuts Down Mennonite Farm, Cites Illegal Forest Clearing
Mexico’s environmental protection agency has temporarily shuttered a 363-acre property in Tekax after allegedly discovering the illegal clearing of native…No Silver Bullet Will Protect the Caribbean from Sargassum
For over a decade, the idyllic coastlines of the Caribbean have been under siege. What was once a sporadic nuisance…- At Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Tourist Center Project Faces OppositionMilitary Construction Moves Forward at UNESCO-Protected ReserveThe Mexican military is building a major tourist complex in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve without required environmental permits, drawing…
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Another Sept. 19 Earthquake in Mexico? Scientists See a Coincidence
As Mexico prepares for its Second National Earthquake Drill on September 19, 2025, a familiar question resurfaces: Will there be…