Environment & Nature
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Tulum reports early sargassum arrivals with over 112 tons collected
Early sargassum arrival in Tulum pressures push for environmental trust
Is the early sargassum on Tulum beaches temporary or lasting?
Camera trap records jaguar 200 meters from Tulum ruins
Dramatic Shark-Ray Encounter Near Tulum Beach Caught on Camera
Mexico boosts sargassum response amid irregular arrivals
Tejido Project Plans January 17 Spay and Neuter Clinic in Tulum
A local animal welfare initiative in Tulum is preparing a focused intervention aimed at reducing the long-term suffering of street dogs while offering immediate help to families who cannot afford basic veterinary care.
Residents allege mangrove damage linked to Pastizales project in southern Tulum
Tulum conservation program surpasses 20 million sea turtle hatchlings released
Quiet turtle sanctuary at Xcacel Beach contrasts with booming Tulum
Tulum faces urgent warning as cigarette waste overwhelms nesting beaches
Between 300 and 500 cigarette butts collected daily along the coastal stretch from Punta Piedra to Playa La Conchita might sound like a small detail in the daily life of Tulum. Yet this is the figure that Zofemat Tulum says now threatens one of the most delicate periods of the year: the active nesting season for sea turtles. The scale of the contamination has once again raised the question of how a seemingly minor habit can shape the future of an entire coastline. Discover how this impacts Tulum's beaches and what can be done to help.
Daily wave of cigarette waste raises new alarms in Tulum
Tulum pufferfish die-off triggers investigation along the coast
Tourists disturb resting crocodile in Tulum after mistaking it for a prop
A video of tourists provoking a crocodile in Tulum went viral after they mistook the reptile for a decoration, sparking criticism about wildlife awareness in the region.
White Flag NOM 120 recognition highlights Tulum’s environmental progress
Tulum reaffirms its environmental leadership with new Playa Platino and NOM 120 White Flag certifications, solidifying its role as a Quintana Roo model for sustainable coastal management.
Aktun Chen in Tulum receives green light from Semarnat
Semarnat authorized the Aktun Chen ecotourism park in Tulum after previous Profepa sanctions, granting 18 months for regularization and 50 years of operation under new environmental compliance rules.
Local Hero Helps Baby Sea Turtles Reach the Ocean in Tulum
A Tulum visitor used a rake to protect endangered sea turtles from hungry birds, highlighting local efforts to safeguard Mexico’s fragile marine life on the beaches of the Riviera Maya.
What happens when no one watches the nests?
Tulum’s turtle nesting season is under threat from roaming dogs and rising pollution. Conservationists urge action to protect endangered species along the Riviera Maya’s coastline.
Mosquitoes surge in Tulum amid rainy season conditions
Tulum is facing a surge in mosquitoes this September, fueled by rain, humidity, and urban growth. Locals and tourists are adapting — but the jungle isn’t giving in without a fight.




















