Environmental and Wildlife news

•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...

•February 4, 2026

Mexico Sets Course to Become a Green Marine Fuel Hub

Mexico aims to become a regional hub for near-zero-emission marine fuels, leveraging new port projects and an interoceanic trade corridor.

•February 3, 2026

Milpa Alta forest guardians protect Mexico City’s green lung

In Milpa Alta on Mexico City’s outskirts, a 12-man volunteer team patrols 1,500 hectares of forest, fighting illegal loggers, poachers and arsonists.

•February 3, 2026

Impact Study Filed for Sierra La Laguna Wildlife Center

A nonprofit filed an environmental study for a proposed wildlife sanctuary near Sierra La Laguna, now under federal review for forest land-use change.

•February 3, 2026

Judge Halts Land Use Change for Royal Caribbean Mahahual Project

A judge’s ruling has halted a land-use change for Royal Caribbean’s “Perfect Day” project in Mahahual, freezing permits as a legal challenge continues.