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environment Mexico News Daily 2026-05-04

Cabo Pulmo Marine Park Protected by New Ruling Amid Development Threats

A recent ruling by Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) has deemed the large-scale Baja Bay Club development environmentally unviable, offering temporary protection to the Cabo Pulmo National Park. This area, once a struggling fishing village, has become a world-class dive destination with significantly recovered marine life thanks to its designation as a protected marine park. However, developers have long posed a threat to the reef's delicate ecosystem.


<p>A new ruling should protect Cabo Pulmo for now, but 20 years of history show that fight is far from over. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com/travel/mnd-local-the-battle-to-protect-cabo-pulmo-and-record-breaking-cruise-ship-arrivals-in-los-cabos/">MND Local: The battle to protect Cabo Pulmo and record-breaking cruise ship arrivals in Los Cabos</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com">Mexico News Daily</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cabo Pulmo i...

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