Erosion

According to several media reports, beaches on the stunning tropical island of Holbox are slowly beginning to disappear due to growing erosion rates.  Rising sea levels and powerful tropical storms are two of the main factors behind the recent phenomenon, prompting concern among travelers seeking to enjoy the location’s pristine white-sand beaches. As tropical storms …

Fine white sand beaches are what bring many hundreds of thousands of tourists to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean each year. But there are concerns that climate change is causing permanent damage to this important natural resource, and it’s feared this could cause a downturn in the essential income brought in by Mexico’s tourist industry. …