“The Yucatan Peninsula is home to an astonishing number of ecosystems such as mangroves, lagoons, cenotes, coastal dunes, seagrass beds and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System (the second largest barrier on the planet). All of this ecosystems contirbute to the region´s breathtaking beauty, wiht its dazzling abundance and diversity of life.

Mexico shelters an amazing variety of life, but sadly more than 1,200 of its species are listed and threatened or endangered. Many of these live in Yucatan Península, including sea turtles, manatees, ocellated turkeys and margays. This animals and their habitats are threatened  by unsustainable development,  pollution,  ilegal fishing/hunting and climate change.

The growht of tourism, accompained by a widespread lack of understanding about the region´s habitats, places pressure on the enironment….

 “ VISITORS TO THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP….

1. Do not litter, trash can injure and kill animals that get entangled in it or choke on it.
2. Do not touch tourtles, coral or any wildlife.
3. Use biodegradable sunblock or preferably wear a t.shirt or rash guard.
4. In México, fishing is prohibited within 250 meters of bathing beaches.
5. Do not purchase (or sell) products made from coral, shells. turtles, seahorses, starfish or shark.
6. Conserve water and electricty
7. Do not throw any higienic products wast down the drain.
8. Avoid using dissponsalbe bags, containers and table wear made of styrofoam or plastic. …………………

When you travel ¿Do you do something to protect our planet?

 From The Green Guide. 2008. http://www.mexiconservacion.org  

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