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Eggs Protected As Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins in Chelem
Turtle nesting season has officially begun as authorities discover an active nest on a beach in Chelem.
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Scientists and Tourism Leaders Unite to Preserve Beautiful Bacalar Lagoon
Photographs by Sarah Fassold: @sarahfassold A “Conferencia del Agua” — or Water Conference — brought together hotel owners, local officials, environmental activists, and others concerned about the health and sustainability of the famed Bacalar Lagoon. The conference, at Centro Holístico Akalkí, opened with remarks from Bacalar’s mayor. The mayor emphasized the lagoon’s importance to the region’s tourism industry and cultural identity and noted that decisions made during…
Scientists and Tourism Leaders Unite to Preserve Beautiful Bacalar Lagoon
Photographs by Sarah Fassold: @sarahfassold A “Conferencia del Agua” — or Water Conference — brought together hotel owners, local officials, environmental activists, and others concerned about…
Mexico Crackdown on Coastal Development: New Zero-Tolerance Approach Underway
In a bold move that signals a major shift in Mexico’s approach to environmental protection, the Federal Attorney’s Office for Environmental Protection (Profepa) has…
The Spring Equinox in Yucatán Goes Beyond Spectacle
The spring equinox in Yucatán takes place around March 20 and 21, marking the moment when day and night are of equal length; a…
Monarch Butterflies Bounce Back in a Big Way in Mexico
The number of monarch butterflies in Mexico has reportedly increased by 99% during the past year. The largest concentrations of these iconic butterflies have…
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How to make a difference in the fight against the illegal bird trade
Species, including macaws, are highly prized in the illegal bird trade for their beauty and…
Yucatán, a safe haven, risks being overwhelmed by its success
Yucatán faces mounting environmental challenges as its reputation for safety drives rapid development and population…
Stray dogs and wild flamingos don’t mix in Sisal
Feral dogs have been filmed attacking and killing flamingos in Sisal’s mangroves. Proyecto Santa Maria…
The Tho bird, Yucatán’s most beloved avian friend
Beautiful tropical birds are constantly aflutter in Yucatán, especially during the rainy season. There are…
The world’s most environmentally friendly cruise experiences
As the popularity of cruises continues to grow, so does the effort to minimize their…
Yucatán water warning: Mercury and arsenic is turning up in blood and breast milk
Yucatán’s underground water supply has been contaminated and overexploited, putting residents at cancer risk, a…
Las Chelemeras and their mission to protect Yucatán’s mangroves
In the vibrant coastal town of Chelem, Mexico, a remarkable group of Maya women, Las…
President López Obrador inaugurates Jaguar Park in Tulum and museum of Mayan heritage
Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, while inaugurating Jaguar Park and the Museum of the…
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How to make a difference in the fight against the illegal bird trade
Species, including macaws, are highly prized in the illegal bird trade for their beauty and…
Yucatán, a safe haven, risks being overwhelmed by its success
Yucatán faces mounting environmental challenges as its reputation for safety drives rapid development and population…
Stray dogs and wild flamingos don’t mix in Sisal
Feral dogs have been filmed attacking and killing flamingos in Sisal’s mangroves. Proyecto Santa Maria…
The Tho bird, Yucatán’s most beloved avian friend
Beautiful tropical birds are constantly aflutter in Yucatán, especially during the rainy season. There are…
The world’s most environmentally friendly cruise experiences
As the popularity of cruises continues to grow, so does the effort to minimize their…
Yucatán water warning: Mercury and arsenic is turning up in blood and breast milk
Yucatán’s underground water supply has been contaminated and overexploited, putting residents at cancer risk, a…
Las Chelemeras and their mission to protect Yucatán’s mangroves
In the vibrant coastal town of Chelem, Mexico, a remarkable group of Maya women, Las…
President López Obrador inaugurates Jaguar Park in Tulum and museum of Mayan heritage
Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, while inaugurating Jaguar Park and the Museum of the…
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New housing and tourism development in Uayma worries locals
Uayma is an unassuming town of under 3,000 people best known for its ornate 17th-century…
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles released in Sisal
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles were released Saturday afternoon from the port of…
Tensions flare between legit fishermen and poachers
In response to illegal octopus fishing, local fishermen are organizing to address the issue, even…
Beach Cleanup Success: Eco-Bahía Leads Community Effort
On Thursday, 120 volunteers at Playa Aventuras’ beach cleaned over a mile of coastline, collecting…
The chances of a major hurricane in Mérida in 2024
Despite the early start to the 2024 hurricane season due to warm water temperatures, Mérida’s…
Yucatán Peninsula Faces Water Crisis as Concessions Outpace Availability
In just eight years, 3 billion cubic meters of water concessions have been granted in…
As Beryl Moves On, So Does Yucatán
Beryl wasn’t as damaging as advertised, but we’ll be ready for the next inevitable storm…
Yucatán’s Hurricane History: A Tempestuous Tale of Resilience and Recovery Since the 1960s
The Yucatán hurricane season is definitely on early. Depending on which computer model you believe,…
Sunday’s Rain Storm Was One for the Record Books
Mérida has experienced a deluge of historic proportions. Meteorologist Juan Ernesto Vázquez Montalvo reported that…
Yucatán Heat Wave: Scorching Temperatures Continue
The Yucatán Peninsula is experiencing a brutal heat wave that’s drawing attention to the region’s…
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New housing and tourism development in Uayma worries locals
Uayma is an unassuming town of under 3,000 people best known for its ornate 17th-century…
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles released in Sisal
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles were released Saturday afternoon from the port of…
Tensions flare between legit fishermen and poachers
In response to illegal octopus fishing, local fishermen are organizing to address the issue, even…
Beach Cleanup Success: Eco-Bahía Leads Community Effort
On Thursday, 120 volunteers at Playa Aventuras’ beach cleaned over a mile of coastline, collecting…
The chances of a major hurricane in Mérida in 2024
Despite the early start to the 2024 hurricane season due to warm water temperatures, Mérida’s…
Yucatán Peninsula Faces Water Crisis as Concessions Outpace Availability
In just eight years, 3 billion cubic meters of water concessions have been granted in…
As Beryl Moves On, So Does Yucatán
Beryl wasn’t as damaging as advertised, but we’ll be ready for the next inevitable storm…
Yucatán’s Hurricane History: A Tempestuous Tale of Resilience and Recovery Since the 1960s
The Yucatán hurricane season is definitely on early. Depending on which computer model you believe,…
Sunday’s Rain Storm Was One for the Record Books
Mérida has experienced a deluge of historic proportions. Meteorologist Juan Ernesto Vázquez Montalvo reported that…
Yucatán Heat Wave: Scorching Temperatures Continue
The Yucatán Peninsula is experiencing a brutal heat wave that’s drawing attention to the region’s…
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Irreversible Environmental Damage To Cenotes Confirmed on Tren Maya Route
Mexico’s environmental protection agency, PROFEPA, confirmed serious damage to five cenotes in the path of the Tren Maya.
Last Untouched Island Is For Sale in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
If you have 68 million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, the Mexican government has a deal for you.
Total Solar Eclipse Draws Gasps in Northern Mexico
Though Durango is not known as a big tourism destination, the solar eclipse brought folks from all over the world…
Fires Rage Out of Control In And Around Mérida
The relatively early arrival of extreme heat to Yucatán has brought with it hundreds of fires, big and small.
Dolphin Shows Continue to Operate Across Mexico Despite Ban
According to the original plan, over 400 were to be released into the Bay of Campeche, where a federally enforced…
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Irreversible Environmental Damage To Cenotes Confirmed on Tren Maya Route
Mexico’s environmental protection agency, PROFEPA, confirmed serious damage to five cenotes in the path of the Tren Maya.