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Nichupté lagoon contamination

Nichupté Lagoon Contamination Exceeds Safe Limits in Cancun

A year-long study finds Cancún’s Nichupté Lagoon severely contaminated with fecal bacteria. Enterococcus counts near 2,400 per 100 ml – well above the safe limit...
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Vallarta Zoo inspection

Vallarta Zoo inspection clears abuse claims after outcry

After a four-day check, the Vallarta Zoo inspection found animals in good condition and ordered improvements to hygiene and contingency plans.
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melipona bee hotel Cancun

Buzzing Welcome: Hilton Opens Melipona Bee Hotel in Cancun

Hilton’s Cancun resort opened a “bee hotel” to protect melipona bees – a stingless species – and educate guests about local conservation.
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Boca de Tomates turtle

Boca de Tomates turtle camp in Puerto Vallarta rebuilds after Priscilla

After Hurricane Priscilla’s surge wrecked hatcheries, the Boca de Tomates turtle camp rebuilt a vital nesting pen to safeguard eggs this season.
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illegal housing lots

Illegal housing lots put Playa del Carmen cenotes at risk

Authorities and residents warn that illegal housing lots in Playa del Carmen are creeping into wetlands and karst zones, putting cenotes and the aquifer at...
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Bacalar lagoon damage

Bacalar lagoon damage rekindles scrutiny of permits and works

A court inspection finds new evidence of Bacalar lagoon damage near an army “rest house,” deepening scrutiny of permits and federal oversight.
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Playa Platino certification

Los Cabos and La Paz gain Playa Platino certification in 2025

Baja California Sur officials say select beaches in Los Cabos and La Paz will receive Playa Platino certification, a national seal for clean, well-managed shores...
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Puerto Vallarta Playa Platino

Playa Platino Award win puts Puerto Vallarta on top

Playa Platino Award for Puerto Vallarta confirms Playa de Oro’s top standards in cleanliness, safety, and management during Cancun’s 5th sustainable beaches meeting.
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Puerto Vallarta ghost nets

Puerto Vallarta ghost nets team launches first watchdog

Mexico accredits a diver-led watchdog to tackle Puerto Vallarta ghost nets, trained by Profepa with WWF; first win was a huge plastic mesh lifted off...
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Los Cabos environmental hotline

Los Cabos environmental hotline opens for real-time tips

Los Cabos environmental hotline lets residents report pollution, illegal burning, or tree cutting in real time and get follow-up from authorities.
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Quintana Roo wastewater rules

Hotels race to meet Quintana Roo wastewater rules

Hotels in Quintana Roo are upgrading treatment plants as Quintana Roo wastewater rules tighten ahead of 2026, protecting cenotes and avoiding fines.
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Mexico fisheries reform

Mexico fisheries reform gains steam in Los Cabos

Organizers in Los Cabos urge Mexico fisheries reform to add size and weight limits, saying bag limits alone aren’t stopping smaller marlin and dorado.
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