
Mar 27, 2026
Sinking Concerns Emerge as Geological Subsidence Affects the Tren Maya Elevated Viaduct in Section 5
New reports of sinking in the Tren Maya Section 5 elevated viaduct highlight the structural risks posed by the fragile k...
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Environment & Nature Desk
The Environment Desk collaborates with scientists, NGOs, and community monitors to report on reef health, jungle conservation, water quality, and climate impacts shaping the Riviera Maya ecosystem.

New reports of sinking in the Tren Maya Section 5 elevated viaduct highlight the structural risks posed by the fragile k...

Quintana Roo’s tourism industry has launched a large-scale coastal operation using barriers, AI collection boats, and re...

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Tulum has already collected more than 185 tons of sargassum after an unusually early arrival, prompting authorities to d...

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A Special Investigation by The Tulum Times examines evidence from activists showing damaged Tren Maya columns on Section...

Tulum has recorded more than 112 tons of sargassum in January, confirming an early sargassum season in Tulum 2026 and pr...

The early sargassum arrival in Tulum is prompting hoteliers to call for faster creation of an environmental trust to man...

Early sargassum 2026 has been detected off Quintana Roo, raising questions about whether the algae seen on beaches in Ja...

A jaguar recorded near the Tulum archaeological zone highlights ongoing conservation efforts and the challenges of prote...

A viral video from Playa Santa Fe shows a shark attacking a ray near the shore in Tulum, raising questions about shark p...

Quintana Roo reinforced its sargassum strategy with added funding and permanent operations as irregular arrivals reached...

The closure of a planned Maya Jungle road is being hailed as an environmental victory after experts warned it threatened...

The Tejido Project spay and neuter clinic on January 17 aims to sterilize 55 dogs in Tulum, focusing on prevention, comm...

Residents in southern Tulum allege environmental damage from the Pastizales project, citing mangrove and wetland impacts...

Tulum marks a turning point in marine turtle conservation after a local program announced more than 20 million hatchling...

Xcacel Beach offers a protected sanctuary near Tulum where sea turtles nest and conservation shapes every visitor experi...

Cigarette butt pollution on Tulum’s beaches is rising during turtle nesting season, with officials warning the daily acc...

Cigarette butt pollution in Tulum threatens a crucial turtle nesting season as hundreds of toxic filters accumulate dail...

Authorities are investigating a Tulum pufferfish die-off after hundreds of sharp-nose puffers washed ashore, raising que...

A video of tourists provoking a crocodile in Tulum went viral after they mistook the reptile for a decoration, sparking ...

Tulum reaffirms its environmental leadership with new Playa Platino and NOM 120 White Flag certifications, solidifying i...

Semarnat authorized the Aktun Chen ecotourism park in Tulum after previous Profepa sanctions, granting 18 months for reg...

A Tulum visitor used a rake to protect endangered sea turtles from hungry birds, highlighting local efforts to safeguard...

Tulum’s turtle nesting season is under threat from roaming dogs and rising pollution. Conservationists urge action to pr...

Tulum is facing a surge in mosquitoes this September, fueled by rain, humidity, and urban growth. Locals and tourists ar...

Tulum’s hurricane season runs from June to November, peaking between August and October. Residents and visitors must sta...
Volunteers in Tulum removed 206 kg of trash from Tankah beach, a key turtle nesting site, in a cleanup organized by the ...

Portuguese man-of-war have been reported on Tulum beaches, raising safety alerts for tourists and residents in Quintana ...

Programa SAK’s latest coastal cleanups in Tulum removed 243 nurdles and exposed troubling waste patterns, highligh...

Tulum will see rain this weekend due to a tropical wave and humidity from Central America, but Civil Protection confirms...

Sargassum returned to Tulum’s beaches after days of clarity, impacting Santa Fe and other key areas. Local crews continu...

Sea turtle hatchlings emerged at Playa 72 in Playa del Carmen, marking the peak of nesting season in the Riviera Maya. L...

Despite a plastic ban, Quintana Roo beaches still suffer. Volunteers removed over 9,000 kilos of trash as pollution thre...

A Navy truck got stuck on a protected beach in Tulum’s Jaguar National Park during sea turtle nesting season, raising co...

Akumal hosted the first international forum on sargassum barriers, placing Mexico at the forefront of smart, science-bas...

Tulum’s beaches are enjoying a rare break from sargassum as shifting currents push the algae elsewhere along the Riviera...

Sargassum levels have dropped across Tulum’s beaches thanks to shifting currents and weaker winds, offering tourists a c...

Navy ships are back in action off Tulum’s coast to fight sargassum at sea, as the seaweed invasion threatens beaches, to...

Tulum deploys Navy vessels and a new floating dock to fight sargassum as part of renewed efforts to protect tourism and ...

As sargassum chokes the coasts of Quintana Roo once again, Akumal hosts an international forum to explore smarter, colle...

Sargassum still affects Tulum beaches in September 2025, with clean stretches beside heavily impacted zones, as the Rivi...

Nearly 10,000 sea turtle nests have been recorded on Riviera Maya beaches this season, defying poachers, pets, and devel...

Tulum’s Santa Fe, Pescadores, and Maya beaches just earned “White Flag” conservation status, making them among the clean...

Tulum wastewater crisis unfolds quietly as its natural growth outpaces underground infrastructure, raising key questions...

Sargassum is returning to the Mexican Caribbean in 2025 with increasing frequency, but local efforts in places like Tulu...

The cenotes of Yucatán are not just water—they are memory, myth and warning. As Tren Maya advances, what lies beneath ma...

Light pollution is threatening Tulum’s night sky as local advocates push for change to protect the stars, culture, and a...

Tulum beaches face daily sargassum invasions as local crews fight to earn White Flag certification and keep the shorelin...

Soliman Law could be Tulum’s decisive stand against ecocide, aiming to halt illegal growth, protect reefs and mangroves,...

A megalodon tooth discovered in a Mexican cenote reveals new evidence of prehistoric sharks in Quintana Roo, offering in...

A boa constrictor surprised residents in a quiet Tulum neighborhood, revealing how close wildlife truly lives. Tulum sna...

150 volunteers are working day and night to protect Tulum sea turtle nesting from rising threats, preserving one of the ...

Construction waste in Tulum is spilling into the jungle as rapid development outpaces environmental safeguards, raising ...

Seaweed in Tulum is being tackled through daily beach cleanups led by local workers, the Navy, and hoteliers, keeping th...

Over 52000 tons of sargassum have been removed from Tulum and Quintana Roo beaches in 2025, highlighting the urgent resp...

Greenpeace demands transparency from Semarnat over Cemex’s quarry project in a growing Tulum environmental controversy t...

Tulum’s SAK Program leads beach cleanups and marine conservation efforts to fight plastic pollution, uniting locals and ...

Tulum beaches host more than 650 sea turtle nests this season as night patrols protect the eggs from threats like sargas...

A jaguar sighting in the Riviera Maya reveals how habitat loss and deforestation in Mexico are forcing endangered specie...

Sargassum poses a growing threat to coastlines but human attempts to fight it often cause deeper environmental damage th...

Sargassum is threatening loggerhead sea turtles on Tulum’s beaches as experts urge the public to avoid contact and suppo...

Greenpeace dumped quarry stone at SEMARNAT in Cancún to protest new permits, warning that Maya Jungle deforestation unch...

Sargassum in México has become a yearly crisis, disrupting tourism, harming marine life, and forcing communities to figh...

New: Proposal for a Sargazo circular economy park in Quintana Roo. Learn how it aims to solve the algae issue. ...
Tulum’s turtle nesting season: Efforts are underway to protect sea turtle nests with reinforced corrals. Learn more! ...

Sargazo Tulum 2025: Macroalgae doubled its arrival during the first half of 2025. Over 2,000 tons collected. Find out mo...

Tropical cyclone season in Tulum demands vigilance—from understanding storm history and stats to knowing emergency conta...

Beaches free of sargassum in Akumal are the result of strong local coordination and early cleanup efforts that keep the ...

Jaguar conservation efforts in Nayarit rooted in community and science now influence regions like Tulum where biodiversi...

Tulum’s beaches come alive with sea turtle nesting. Discover why this sacred cycle matters and how you can help protect ...

SEMARNAT denies CAPA permit for Tulum’s Jaguar Park. Find out why the project for 24 wells was blocked and its imp...

Record levels of sargassum are flooding Cancun’s coastlines in 2025, impacting ecosystems, local economies, and the trav...

Explore the origin of sargassum seaweed, its Atlantic roots, human-driven growth, and how ocean currents bring it to the...

Festival musical Tulum Quintana Roo: Experience culture, art, and ecological awareness on June 21st at the Museo Regiona...

AJEMEX and Big Cola teamed with Tulum NGOs for cleanups, recycling campaigns, and turtle protection efforts to safeguard...

Join the urgent call to protect sea turtles in Tulum. Discover how communities and tourists can act now to safeguard the...

Prepare for Hurricane Season 2025 in Tulum with expert insights, storm history, safety tips, emergency contacts, and eve...

Discover how 2.5km of Navy-backed Tulum Sargassum Barriers are set to protect beaches and boost coastal tourism. Learn a...
Discover how Tulum sargassum cleanup, part of a state-led campaign, is restoring beaches, protecting marine ecosystems, ...

The truth about jaguars in the Parque del Jaguar in Tulum — are they still wild in the region or only symbolic? Explore ...

Join the Tulum sargassum cleanup as volunteers remove tons of seaweed, restoring pristine beaches and protecting marine ...

Tulum’s sea turtle nesting season drives a major conservation campaign involving locals, hotels, and officials protectin...

Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day as Eco‑Bahía engages kids in Akumal and Chemuyil with hands‑on turtle conservation, from ...
Discover how over 37,000 tons of sargassum in Quintana Roo are endangering beaches, tourism, and marine life, and what a...

Sargassum floods Mexico’s Caribbean beaches, disrupting tourism and ecosystems. Experts warn 2025 may surpass past recor...

Join Tulum Sargassum Beach Cleanup on June 15 to protect marine life and preserve pristine shores. Sign up now for glove...

Zofemat Tulum crews battle record Sargassum in Tulum, hauling 300–440 tons of seaweed monthly. With peak season stretchi...

CONANP trained local groups in Tulum to use SMART Mobile, enabling community-led monitoring and protection of biodiversi...

Stay safe with our guide to Yucatan hurricane alerts 2025. Learn the 5 color-coded warning levels, what each means, and ...

From Cancún to Tulum, beaches face an unprecedented sargassum influx. Scientists point to changing currents, warmer wate...

Beekeepers in Quintana Roo report a significant uptick in honey production this year, crediting favorable weather and im...

Sea turtle nesting in Tulum stirs hearts and science in 2025, blending Mayan legacy, ecology, and community-led conserva...

Sargassum in Mexico 2025 brings record seaweed to Caribbean shores, threatening tourism, marine life, and health, while ...

On World Oceans Day, Tulum hosts a powerful event blending art, healing, and sustainability to inspire action for the cl...

Tulum authorities, joined by federal agencies and volunteers, initiated a beach and coastal conservation campaign emphas...
Quintana Roo authorities report major strides in controlling and collecting sargassum, protecting coastal environments a...

A massive sargassum bloom threatens the Mexican Caribbean in 2025, surpassing 2018 levels. Experts warn of long-term eco...

Local officials have formed a specialized committee, strengthened infrastructure, and launched training initiatives to b...
A historic federal injunction halts a disputed coastal project in Tulum, spotlighting the clash between developers and e...

A massive belt of seaweed is sweeping across the Atlantic, poised for an unprecedented influx into the Mexican Caribbean...

A tropical wave has unleashed heavy rains and storms in Tulum, triggering floods, power outages, and transportation dela...

Saharan dust arrives in Tulum and the Riviera Maya, bringing hazy skies and golden sunsets while raising questions about...

How the Riviera Maya is transforming seaweed into sustainable products, green jobs, and economic opportunity across Mexi...

Seasonal sargassum influx has resumed on Quintana Roo’s beaches, challenging tour operators and municipalities to ramp u...
A pivotal study is underway to assess the carrying capacity of coastal areas, aimed at ensuring sustainable development ...

The Atlantic sargassum belt has hit a new record, surging to 40 million tons, overwhelming coastal ecosystems and prompt...

Sargassum in the Riviera Maya has reached historic levels in 2025, threatening tourism, marine ecosystems, and public he...

Environmentalists renew calls to expand the marine turtle sanctuary in Xcacel-Xcacelito, Mexico, advocating for broader ...

A local environmental group advocates for stricter measures to protect endangered sea turtles, emphasizing coastal conse...
Quintana Roo faces a growing sargassum crisis with 15 beaches impacted and projections warning of 25,000 tons by 2025. A...
Fires have consumed over 3,000 hectares across Quintana Roo, spurring authorities to implement emergency measures. Conce...

A jaguar enters a cenote in Yucatán, captured on camera in a region where locals protect wildlife. A powerful example of...

Tulum recorded 783 observations and 364 species in the 2025 City Nature Challenge, led by Eco-Bahia Foundation, uniting ...
A surge of sargassum in the Mexican Caribbean releases a pungent rotten egg odor as it decomposes. An expert explains th...

Tulum is moving forward with the rehabilitation of its coastal corridor, a key project to improve mobility, road safety,...

A controversial stone quarry in Tulum faces scrutiny as activists and residents challenge its environmental impact, citi...

In 2025, Riviera Maya communities face another sargassum season with new strategies, innovations, and a spirit of resili...
Tulum authorities report the successful removal of nearly 4,000 tons of sargassum through coordinated coastal cleanup in...
Tulum implements new measures to safeguard sea turtle nesting sites, ensuring protection through community and environme...

Quintana Roo officials announce new strategies to manage an anticipated massive sargassum influx, focusing on environmen...

Tulum prepares for the annual sea turtle nesting season, implementing conservation measures to safeguard these endangere...

A crocodile spotted in Tulum’s Zona Hotelera prompts immediate response from authorities and emphasizes the need f...

Community-led reforestation project revitalizes Punta Piedra Beach in Tulum, restoring coastal ecosystems and promoting ...

Residents file legal complaint against unauthorized road construction in Tulum, citing environmental and regulatory viol...

The Mexican government has initiated a large-scale operation to combat sargassum influxes along the Caribbean coast, dep...

Concerns rise over potential ecological damage in a proposed Yucatán corridor as the Tren Maya project advances, echoing...

SEMAR’s delayed installation of sargassum barriers has sparked concerns over persistent beach pollution in Tulum, ...

A major fire in Tulum has led to evacuation orders and emergency responses, with authorities working to contain the flam...

The Mexican Navy is preparing to install anti-sargassum barriers along Tulum’s coast to combat the invasive seawee...

A wildfire has consumed over 12 hectares of the Sian Ka’an Reserve in Quintana Roo, prompting urgent response effo...

Tulum’s ZOFEMAT authority has acquired new equipment to enhance coastal surveillance and streamline sargassum clea...

Residents and organizations collaborate on a sweeping reforestation effort to combat deforestation, aiming to plant 50,0...

Join the 2025 Sea Turtle Volunteering Program in Tulum to help protect nesting turtles and hatchlings. Live in conservat...

ZOFEMAT reports a 30-35% rise in sargassum along Tulum shores compared to last year, prompting urgent environmental and ...
Tulum, Cozumel, and Cancun are grappling with the highest recorded sargassum accumulations in three years, disrupting co...

A new report highlights how sargassum influxes are degrading marine ecosystems and posing health risks to communities in...
Over 450 kilometers of Cancun’s coastline are overwhelmed by sargassum, impacting communities and ecosystems. Read...

Sargassum remains a challenge for Tulum in 2025, with predictions of significant arrivals. Learn about its impact, manag...

Tulum’s Bioferia showcases innovative sustainable solutions addressing environmental challenges, featuring eco-conscious...

Foreign residents in Tulum benefit from free Jaguar Park access, fostering community engagement and environmental stewar...
Legislators advocate for stringent environmental safeguards to protect the Maya Zone’s ecosystems amid regional de...

Tulum’s coastal areas face a significant influx of sargassum, prompting collaborative efforts to address environme...

Third annual sustainability fair Bioferia Tulum spotlights eco-conscious vendors, workshops, and initiatives aimed at fo...