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What to know about Tulum’s hurricane season
Tulum’s hurricane season runs from June to November, peaking between August and October. Residents and visitors must stay informed and ready as storms can hit early—or late.
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Over 200 kilos of trash removed from Tankah turtle nesting zone
Volunteers in Tulum removed 206 kg of trash from Tankah beach, a key turtle nesting site, in a cleanup organized by the Sea Turtle Conservation Program Riviera Maya Tulum.
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Portuguese man-of-war in Tulum beaches sparks safety warnings
Portuguese man-of-war have been reported on Tulum beaches, raising safety alerts for tourists and residents in Quintana Roo and putting new focus on beach safety in Mexico’s Riviera Maya.
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Marine pollution cleanup in Tulum collects over 240 nurdles this summer
Programa SAK’s latest coastal cleanups in Tulum removed 243 nurdles and exposed troubling waste patterns, highlighting the urgent need for marine conservation in Quintana Roo.
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Tropical wave brings rain to Tulum but no cyclone threat this weekend
Tulum will see rain this weekend due to a tropical wave and humidity from Central America, but Civil Protection confirms no cyclone threat for Quintana Roo or the Caribbean.
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They Were Born to Find the Sea, will You Let Them?
Sea turtle hatchlings emerged at Playa 72 in Playa del Carmen, marking the peak of nesting season in the Riviera Maya. Learn how to protect them if you encounter this rare natural event.
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Ghosts in the Sand: The Plastic Waste Tourism Won’t Ignore
Despite a plastic ban, Quintana Roo beaches still suffer. Volunteers removed over 9,000 kilos of trash as pollution threatens marine life, tourism, and human health across the Riviera Maya.
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Navy Truck Gets Stuck on Protected Tulum Beach During Turtle Nesting Season
A Navy truck got stuck on a protected beach in Tulum’s Jaguar National Park during sea turtle nesting season, raising concern over environmental protection in Quintana Roo.
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Sargassum Control Gets Smarter at International Forum in Akumal
Akumal hosted the first international forum on sargassum barriers, placing Mexico at the forefront of smart, science-based coastal solutions across the Caribbean region.
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Tulum Beaches See Major Decline in Sargassum This Fall
Tulum’s beaches are enjoying a rare break from sargassum as shifting currents push the algae elsewhere along the Riviera Maya, but experts warn the calm may not last.
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Sargassum Retreats from Tulum Beaches as Ocean Currents Shift
Sargassum levels have dropped across Tulum’s beaches thanks to shifting currents and weaker winds, offering tourists a cleaner coastline — but experts warn the reprieve may be short-lived.
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Navy Ships Return to Tulum to Combat Record Sargassum Surge
Navy ships are back in action off Tulum’s coast to fight sargassum at sea, as the seaweed invasion threatens beaches, tourism, and local life across the Riviera Maya and Quintana Roo.
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Navy Vessels Return to Tulum to Combat Sargassum Surge
Tulum deploys Navy vessels and a new floating dock to fight sargassum as part of renewed efforts to protect tourism and the environment along the Riviera Maya coastline.
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Tulum’s sands show uneven recovery from record sargassum season
Sargassum still affects Tulum beaches in September 2025, with clean stretches beside heavily impacted zones, as the Riviera Maya faces one of its longest and most challenging seaweed seasons.
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Riviera Maya Records 10,000 Sea Turtle Nests Despite Growing Threats
Nearly 10,000 sea turtle nests have been recorded on Riviera Maya beaches this season, defying poachers, pets, and development as conservationists fight to protect Mexico’s ancient mariners.
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Tulum Beaches Earn White Flag Certification for Conservation Efforts
Tulum’s Santa Fe, Pescadores, and Maya beaches just earned “White Flag” conservation status, making them among the cleanest, most sustainable in Quintana Roo.
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The Hidden Network Under Tulum That Everyone Depends On
Tulum wastewater crisis unfolds quietly as its natural growth outpaces underground infrastructure, raising key questions about sustainability, aquifer health, and future development.
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Sargassum Returns to the Mexican Caribbean With New Patterns That Are Hard to Ignore
Sargassum is returning to the Mexican Caribbean in 2025 with increasing frequency, but local efforts in places like Tulum are evolving to meet the challenge more effectively.
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A Tulum Astronomer Fights to Bring Back the Vanishing Night
Light pollution is threatening Tulum’s night sky as local advocates push for change to protect the stars, culture, and astro-tourism from artificial glow and careless urban lighting.
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The Secret Life of Seaweed and the Tourists Who Never See It
Tulum beaches face daily sargassum invasions as local crews fight to earn White Flag certification and keep the shoreline clean for eco-conscious travelers.