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An illustration of a beach umbrella.
Beach umbrella
Illustration of a fishing boat.
Fishing boat
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram reflects the three possible ecosystem health indicators (biodiversity, habitat, and water) chosen by workshop participants and their preliminary qualitative assessment of the condition of those indicators.
A preliminary qualitative assessment of ecosystem…
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram shows the approximate locations of the natural resources and human activities in this region.
The natural resources and human activities of the…
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This diagram reflects the group consensus of the ecological values of and threats to this region.
The Yucatan State Coast of Mexico has an…
A commercial dive boat for tourists who want to snorkel or dive the coral reef.
Dive boat
The queen conch is an important cultural and economic resource for Caribbean countries, but populations are in decline due primarily to overfishing and poaching.
Strombus gigas (Queen Conch)
The degraded coral reefs of Mexico's east coast need clean, clear water to survive.
Coral reefs of Mexico are in jeopardy
Best management practices are needed from the ridge to the reef for healthy coastal zones and positive social wellbeing.
The coastal areas of Guatemala are impacted by…
The reduction of impacts and threats to the coastal ecosystem of Honduras benefits both humans and coral reefs.
The current features of and threats to the…
Illustration of noise. Sound from human activities can have an adverse impact on the environment if not managed properly.
Noise
While tourism provides economic benefits to local communities surrounding Chilika Lake, tourist activities can have several negative impacts on the environment including air pollution, trash, noise and wildlife disturbances.
Chilika Lake Tourism Pressure
Illustration of tour boat used on Chilika Lake, a brackish water lagoon spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India.
Tour boat (India)
This beach at Los Ayala is very popular with Mexican tourists who come to enjoy Semana Santa week (Easter) at this Mexican resort town. Many vendors turn out and sell all nature of food, merchandise, and services.
Beach at Los Ayala, Mexico
In the coastal community of Los Ayala, these fishermen were preparing their nets. This style of open boat with an outboard motor is called a panga, and is hauled up on to the beach when not in use.
Fishermen ready their nets
The beach at Los Ayala is very popular with Mexican tourists. It also serves the fishermen who store their boats and nets here when not in use.
Fishing boats and nets share the beach with…
In the coastal community of Los Ayala, this type of fishing net is used in an open boat, called a panga, with an outboard motor. The boats are hauled up on to the beach when not in use. In the background are Mexican tourists who have come to enjoy Semana Santa week (Easter) at this small resort town.
Fishing net layed out on beach to dry
This beach at Los Ayala is very popular with Mexican tourists who come to enjoy Semana Santa week (Easter) at this Mexican resort town. Many vendors turn out and sell local produce and seafood such as these raw cockles and oysters. Topped with hot sauce and lime juice, they are a tourist favorite.
Fresh shellfish for sale
This beach at Los Ayala is very popular with Mexican tourists who come to enjoy Semana Santa week (Easter) at this Mexican resort town. Many vendors turn out and sell local produce and seafood such as these grilled shrimp and fish.
Grilled fish and shrimp for sale
The large boat in the background is anchored off this popular Mexican family beach at Los Ayala. The boat is used for taking out tourists. The smaller boats in the foreground are open fishing boats called pangas.
Large commercial boat used for tourism
Local fishermen preparing their nets. This style of open boat with an outboard motor is called a panga, and is hauled up on to the beach when not in use.
Mexican fishermen ready their nets
Beach vendors at Los Ayala sell seafood such as these raw cockles and oysters. Topped with hot sauce and lime juice, they are a tourist favorite.
Shellfish for sale
The large boat is anchored off a popular Mexican family beach at Los Ayala. The boat is used for taking out tourists.
Tourism boat
The coastal town of Los Ayala is very popular with Mexican visitors who come to enjoy a day at the beach. Vendors sell boat tours, merchandise, and food such as these fresh pineapples and mangos.
Vendor sells fresh fruit
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