From rainforests to deserts, Mexico boasts a wealth of species. Explore its biodiversity and the challenges of conservation with Mexicanist.
Mexico City
Mexico City's got a new geological secret: a newly discovered fault line dubbed the “Plateros-Mixcoac Fault.” Scientists believe this fault might be causing recent tremors. Students documented 23 mini-quakes! Why the shaking?
Biodiversity
Human actions drastically disrupt the natural water cycle. Cities divert water, deforestation causes floods, and contamination makes water unsafe. Climate change adds to the chaos with extreme weather.
Biodiversity
From humble decomposers to mind-bending manipulators, fungi weave a hidden web of life, shaping ecosystems, influencing history, and holding the key to a sustainable future. Dive into their world of bioluminescent caves, mind-altering whispers, and hidden medicinal secrets.
Biodiversity
Otoliths, the “black boxes” of fish, reveal secrets of their age, habitat, and even heavy metal exposure. ️️ Using these time capsules, scientists are piecing together the life story of the endangered giant grouper to save these gentle giants.
Biodiversity
El Niño's back in the Pacific and Mexican scientists are diving deep to understand its impact. Aboard El Puma research vessel, they're studying El Niño's effects on climate, marine life and more. Their findings will help communities adapt and prepare for future El Niño events.
State of Mexico
Xocotépetl, Mexico's slumbering giant, holds secrets of fiery past and potential future eruptions. Its scars whisper of ancient avalanches and lost civilizations, while its restless heart threatens modern giants like Toluca and Mexico City.
Crime
Illegal fishing plunders millions of tons yearly, threatening both species and seafood safety. Mexico, with its rich marine life, faces this scourge too. To fight back, we need strong institutions, informed consumers, and “traceability” systems that reveal a seafood's true story.
Biodiversity
Tancítaro, deemed dormant, unveils its seismic activity through extensive research by Román Álvarez Béjar and team. Seismic swarms and magmatic injections challenge perceptions, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring of all Mexican stratovolcanoes.
History
Mixteca Alta Geopark in Oaxaca, a UNESCO World Geopark since 2017, blends ancient traditions and sustainable practices. Lamabordos, ancient agricultural terraces, capture water, sustain crops, and preserve biodiversity.
Biodiversity
Date palms, originating in Mesopotamia, thrive in arid regions globally. In Mexico, San Luis Río Colorado leads date cultivation. With rich nutritional value, dates offer economic potential and health benefits.
Biodiversity
Soil degradation, causing 24 billion tons lost yearly globally, demands urgent attention. UNAM's PUEIS, led by Blanca Lucía Prado Pano, highlights the critical role of healthy soil in sustaining life, economies, and ecosystems.
Biodiversity
El Niño's prolonged presence in Mexico's Pacific waters intensifies global warming, elevating hurricane risks. Coral reefs face unprecedented bleaching, with 80-100% loss. Ocean warming disrupts bacterial processes, posing threats to coastal areas.
Biodiversity
Dive into Baja California Sur's oceanic wonderland! Unravel the mystery of whales, Earth's rockstars, from the mustached Mysticeti to the toothy rebels, Odontoceti. It's a deep-sea adventure – join the ocean's guardian party.
Biodiversity
Latin America's environmental justice takes center stage. From grassroots struggles to geopolitical twists, it's not just about global warming—it's a socio-ecological issue demanding a fresh narrative. The Green Revolution is here.
Biodiversity
Plant species are vanishing faster than ever, with 3 out of 4 undiscovered species at risk. Researchers at UNAM and Kew Gardens unveil the urgent need for taxonomy to understand and conserve our precious flora, highlighting the irreplaceable diversity of life on Earth.
Biodiversity
Mexico's amphibians are in hot water with over 50% at risk of extinction. Habitat changes and a deadly fungus are to blame. Frog enthusiast Gabriela Parra Olea and her team at UNAM are working hard to save these slimy wonders. Conservation and community involvement are their secret weapons.