Marine Tourism in Mexico Remains Damaging to Wildlife Despite Regulations, Research Finds

Each year, thousands of tourists travel to Mexico to see humpback whales and swim with whale sharks. Although existing government guidelines seek to ensure such tourism remains safe for marine wildlife, recent studies document harmful practices.

By Andrés Muedano
August 3, 2025
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Andrés Muedano

Andrés Muedano is an Outrider fellow at Inside Climate News and a student at Harvard College.

 
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