Blue Crab Nesting Surges in Cancún! 🦀

The end of the blue crab nesting season in Cancún has seen a reported 10% increase in female crabs migrating from the mangroves to the beaches. This is in comparison to the numbers recorded in 2023. According to Fernando Haro Salinas, the Director of Ecology in Benito Juárez, a total of 439 female crabs were recorded crossing during two events in September and October, with an additional 26 males spotted remaining in the mangroves.

The nesting season of the blue crab and its migration times are dependent on the lunar cycle and the rainy season. This year, the events took place on September 17, 18, and 19, and then again from October 16 to 18. The primary crossing points were Puerto Cancún, Playa Las Perlas, and Playa Corales.

A total of 259 people from various departments including Ecology, Public Services, and Urban Development, as well as several associations dedicated to the protection of the species, participated in this year's events. Each female crab is capable of laying over 700,000 eggs, highlighting the significance of these conservation efforts.

In related news, on October 26, Ecology personnel and Firefighters rescued an injured anteater from a green area of the JW Marriott Resort & Spa, located at kilometer 14.5 of Kukulkan Blvd. The anteater was transferred to the Department of Animal Protection and Welfare for necessary veterinary care.

The anteater, an adult female of the species Tamandua mexicana, weighed approximately 4.2 kilograms and had injuries to her face, tail, and left eye. As an endangered species listed under NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010, the appropriate protocols were followed. The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) was immediately informed to oversee her recovery and eventual return to her natural habitat.