Local environment news on climate and conservation

Local environment news on climate, conservation, and air and water quality. We unpack risks, restoration plans, and recovery, plus resilience planning.

•February 17, 2026

Human Hair Helps Clean Xochimilco’s Polluted Canals

A green initiative in Mexico City’s Xochimilco collects hair from salons to absorb canal pollution, protecting its unique ecosystem and wildlife.

•February 13, 2026

Los Cabos Sea Lions Rescued After Fishing Line Entanglements

Profepa says five sea lions in Los Cabos and La Paz were freed from fishing line and treated for wounds and dehydration.

•February 12, 2026

Third Whale Calf Hit by Boat in Banderas Bay This Season

A humpback calf was struck by a boat in Banderas Bay, the third collision this season, renewing urgent calls to slow down.

•February 12, 2026

Expats urge closure of Animalandia on Playa’s Fifth Ave

Change.org petition shared by Playa del Carmen expats urges closure of Animalandia, alleging wildlife is used for tourist photos.

•February 12, 2026

Banderas Bay Thrills as 100 Humpback Whales Gather

Banderas Bay's whale-watching season is the best in years, with up to 100 humpbacks spotted at once and sighting rates twice the norm.

•February 10, 2026

Mayto Turtle Camp hits record season for leatherback turtle nests

Mayto Turtle Camp has already protected seven leatherback nests—its highest total ever—marking a standout season on Jalisco’s coast.

•February 10, 2026

Nayarit sea lion with broken jaw headed for surgery

The underweight sea lion rescued at Lo de Marcos will be moved to Guadalajara on for surgery on its fractured jaw.

•February 7, 2026

Mexican Navy in Puerto Vallarta removes one ton of waste from Boca de Tomates

Mexico’s Navy says it removed 1,000 kg of plastic, glass, aluminum and fishing gear from Boca de Tomates beach in Puerto Vallarta.

•February 6, 2026

Mexico Revamps Vaquita Protection Effort in Upper Gulf – Again

Mexico’s government and local fishers have agreed to revise Upper Gulf fishing rules. The aim is to save the vaquita while supporting communities.

•February 4, 2026

Maya Medicinal Garden Grows in Cancún’s Parque de la Equidad

A new Maya medicinal garden is taking shape in Cancún’s Parque de la Equidad. It features traditional healing plants in a family-friendly space blending nature...