Cozumel’s Marine Park Coral Reefs Get a Break

 

Photo Courtesy of Mindy Mariano Esquibel

Another response to the pandemic, the Cozumel Port Authority has closed the port (and all of the surrounding areas) to all non-essential marine activity.  While essential services, such as freight ferries, continue to run, Cozumel’s reef systems are off limits.

 

That means that Cozumel’s Marine Park, “Arrecifes de Cozumel” have had a much needed breather.  While everyone is being encouraged to stay at home, there’s been a lot of speculation on social media platforms, such as Cozumel4You, have hosted discussions as to possible reef conditions after a long hiatus from all marine sports.

 

There has been no word from the officials at the CONANP as of yet, as to plans to open the popular “El Cielo” location.

 

There’s also been some discussion as to the possible increase in numbers of the invasive lionfish population during this break.

Los arrecifes del Parque Marino de Cozumel reciben un descanso

Otra respuesta a la pandemia: la autoridad portuaria de Cozumel ha cerrado el puerto (y alrededores) a toda actividad marina que no sea indispensable. En tanto que continúan prestándose servicios indispensables como los transbordadores de carga, el acceso al sistema de arrecifes de Cozumel está prohibido.

 

Ello significa que el Parque Marino de Cozumel “Arrecifes de Cozumel” ha recibido un muy merecido descanso. Mientras que se exhorta a la gente a permanecer en casa, en las plataformas de medios sociales como Cozumel4You, en las publicaciones ha habido mucha especulación respecto a las posibles condiciones de los arrecifes después de un largo receso de los deportes marinos.

 

Hasta el momento no se ha recibido noticia alguna por parte de la CONANP en cuanto a si existen planes de abrir el popular sitio de “El Cielo”.

 

Asimismo, se ha discutido el posible aumento durante este receso de la población de la invasora especie del pez león.

Laura Wilkinson
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1 Comment
  1. Sharon 5 years ago

    Please give us an update on the Covid-19 virus in Cozumel. Is everyone social distancing there? Wearing masks? Have all cruise ships stopped?

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