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Puerto Vallarta Shields 574 Turtle Nests From Polo Surf

Puerto Vallarta crews built a barrier around 574 sea turtle nests at Playa del Holi as Hurricane Polo raised concerns about coastal surf.
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Could Your Next Beach Visit to Puerto Vallarta Include Floating Billboards?

A floating advertising screen has been reported off Puerto Vallarta. We examine the beach-view concerns and the rules governing ads and boats.
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Sea Lion Rests on Puerto Vallarta’s Camarones Beach

A sea lion rested on Playa Camarones as Puerto Vallarta rescue officers kept beachgoers back and urged the public not to intervene.
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El Salado Proposed as Puerto Vallarta Crocodile Refuge

Jalisco proposes adapting Estero El Salado for displaced crocodiles, but federal review, habitat work and a timeline remain pending.
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Jalisco Rejects Mass Crocodile Relocation in Vallarta

Jalisco rejects mass crocodile relocation in Puerto Vallarta, favoring case-by-case action as encounters and killings drive a policy dispute.
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Puerto Vallarta’s Turtles Face Threats Beyond Beach

Puerto Vallarta’s Boca de Tomates camp logged 210 turtle nests through Sept. 11 as theft, erosion, artificial light and habitat loss persist.
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Puerto Vallarta Opens 2026 Sea Turtle Release Season

Sea turtle releases are underway in Puerto Vallarta. Find authorized programs and learn the federal rules visitors must follow.
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Three Crocodiles Captured in Marina Vallarta in One Day

Puerto Vallarta crews captured two crocodiles near the Marina boardwalk after another animal was relocated from a nearby beach.
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Federal Crocodile Oversight Sought Around Vallarta

Jalisco legislator seeks federal inspections and permit reviews after crocodile deaths around Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas.
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Three-Meter Crocodile Captured in Las Mojoneras Canal

Puerto Vallarta crews captured a three-meter crocodile in Las Mojoneras, but authorities say another remains near the canal.
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Puerto Vallarta Beach Warnings Cover Four Coastal Zones

Puerto Vallarta’s latest beach bulletin places four zones under red and purple flags and eight beaches under yellow caution.
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Puerto Vallarta Posts Red Flags at Five Beach Zones

Puerto Vallarta posted red flags at five beach zones Sept. 2, with purple wildlife warnings at four and yellow cautions elsewhere.
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