Riviera Maya, March 15, 2021. The Mesoamerican Reef System is the second-largest reef system in the world. It constitutes a key place for the protection of biodiversity, including sea turtles, more than 60 types of corals, and more than 500 species of fish that are in danger of extinction. Millions of tourists visit the region […]
The first festival of the Mesoamerican Reef System is held in Akumal Leer más »
In Tulum, there is a risk of flooding, salinization of drinking water, and erosion. ROSARIO RUIZ TULUM The strategy against climate change is no longer just to fight it but to adapt to the changes it will cause in the environment; in the case of Tulum, there is a risk of flooding, salinization of drinking
We must not only combat climate change but adapt to it: CEA Leer más »
Hector Lizárraga Cubedo is appointed as the coordinator of said area. The event was held last Wednesday morning in Akumal. Héctor Lizárraga Cubedo, director of the Akumal Ecological Center (CEA), was appointed coordinator of the environmental area of the Citizen Agenda for Sustainable Development of Tulum. «If governments work hand in hand with society, modifications
The voices of environmentalists are heard for the citizen agenda of Tulum Leer más »
AKUMAL.- Con un llamado a la población para que colaboren y se sumen a la campaña de donación para la restauración de los arrecifes de coral en Tulum, el Centro Ecológico Akumal (CEA) y la Asociación de Hoteles de Tulum (AHT) unieron esfuerzos. Al tomar la palabra, el presidente de la AHT, David Ortiz Mena
CONVOCAN AL PROYECTO «SALVEMOS EL ARRECIFE, TAREA DE TODOS» (English below) Leer más »
Perhaps you are more familiar with Gofundme, Donadora is a Mexican crowdfunding company that is helping us to fulfill our mission. What is crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is collective cooperation on the internet. Why? There are infinite purposes, this time it will be to help us conserve and preserve the coral reefs in Akumal. Who is asking?
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Coastal Ecosystems Program, Centro Ecológico Akumal. During the last weeks, the staff of the coastal ecosystems program has been given the task of continuing with the maintenance activities of the corals seeded in 2019 and of the corals in the Media Luna and Morgan nurseries. After the passage of the storms and hurricanes that have
Summary of activities Oct-Nov 2020 Coral restoration program in Akumal Leer más »
CEA imparts training courses to Tulum fishermen and local tourist guides, sponsored by the Program of CONANP: PROREST-2020. PROREST it’s a program that offers support to encourage community participation in environmental surveillance and monitoring activities, including key species and under different levels of environmental risk. Por Iván Penié Rodríguez, Baruch Figueroa Zavala y Marco A. Montes
CEA imparts training courses to Tulum fishermen and local tourist guides Leer más »
A group of incredibly dedicated residents has been instrumental in supporting the turtle program, including their help with the not so glamorous, yet important behind-the-scenes work. Icela is from Guadalajara and currently lives in Akumal. Voluntourist Experiences Icela Barajas Why join the VT group to protect turtles? What makes it special? It took my attention
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A group of incredibly dedicated residents has been instrumental in supporting the turtle program, including their help with the not so glamorous, yet important behind-the-scenes work. Víctor Hugo is from Oaxaca. Voluntourist Experiences Víctor Hugo Alvarado R. Why join the VT group to protect turtles? What makes it special? Working with the marine environment has
Meeting the Voluntourist: Víctor Hugo Alvarado R. Leer más »
A group of incredibly dedicated residents has been instrumental in supporting the turtle program, including their help with the not so glamorous, yet important behind-the-scenes work. Anne DeBose is from Tomball, Texas – she has been living in TAO Community for seven years. Voluntourist Experiences Anne DeBose Why join the VT group to protect turtles?
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