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        Many years ago the man dreamed in knowing other planets and also the oceans, with all its infinite variety of a marine life full of mysteries, from a tiny nudibranch to a great whale hoping to being explored!!!   At the present time Caribbean Seafari Dives make this dream now a reality, we have the great privileged and the oportunity to learn and know more and more about thease wonderful creatures, the Scuba Diving is the main activity that has allowed us to get close this Majestic World.   The Mexican Caribbean is one of the most privileged sites for its great diversity of marine life and colorful coral reef formations, all this has placed it in one of the favorite sites of the Divers Worldwide, their warm waters and incredible visibility left unforgettable memories that the Divers will keep in their hearts for all their entire life, that is why we have seen them return time and time again to live those incredible experiences.   What´s more there are the old sacred sites of the Mayans, located all around the Yucatan peninsula and Quintana Roo: The Cenotes (the natural fresh-water wells) real amazing places for their crystalline waters and their stalactites, stalagnites formations and also fossilizations which make each Divers that visits them to fall in love this adventure, so what are you waiting come and join us!!!.....                                LION FISH INVADES THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN!! Aside from the rapid and immediate mortality of marine life, the loss of herbivorous fish also sets the stage for seaweeds to potentially overwhelm the coral reefs and disrupt the delicate ecological balance in which they exist, according to biologist and scientists. Following on the heels of overfishing, coral bleaching caused by global warming, the lionfish invasion is a serious concern, The study is the first to quantify the severity of the crisis posed by this invasive species, which is native to the tropical Pacific and Indian Ocean and has few natural enemies to help control it in the Atlantic Ocean. It is believed that the first lionfish  (a beautiful fish with dramatic coloring and large, spiny fins) were introduced into marine waters off Florida in the early 1990s accidentally or no, They have since spread across much of the Caribbean Sea including Cuba, Mexico and possible Belize, There is reports about this fish appearance in Cancun, Cozumel and the Golf of Mexico, just few days ago in the coral reefs of the Mayan Riviera divers capture one lionfish, this is something unusual. This is a new and voracious predator on these coral reefs and it's undergoing a population, The threats to coral reefs all over the world were already extreme, so it is time for us to get Ready to work and help the ecosystem, to monitor the reefs and this fish to make sure what  will be the real impact of this species. These fish eat many other species and they seem to eat constantly, scientists determined that lionfish reduced young juvenile fish populations by 79 percent in only a five-week period. Many species were affected, including cardinal fish, parrotfish, damselfish and others. One large lionfish was observed consuming 20 small fish in a 30-minute period. The lionfish are the most spectacular family members. They have a warning coloration of red and White, very long dorsal fin spines, and greatly enlarged pectoral fins often reaching past the anal fin. All species possess venomous spines and a sting produces extreme pain. The lionfish it is found singly or in groups in fringing coral reefs, the hunting strategies of this voracious fish are amazing. While most species use their venom in defense or for hunting. In the Pacific Ocean, other fish have learned to avoid them and they also have more natural predators, particularly large groupers, In the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean native fish have never seen them before and have no recognition of danger. Because of their natural defense mechanisms they are afraid of almost no other marine life. And the poison released by their sharp spines can cause extremely painful stings to divers. I like to finish with this, it is very important to create measures of control and monitoring in our reefs, to evaluate the risks to the biodiversity and establishing one better integration and cooperation between social, private and government institutions, the solution is not to exterminate this fish, we have to find the way to control it and that it must not sacrifice it…….        
This article is courtesy of APROBUC (Assosiation of Professionals of Scuba Diving in Cancún)      WHALE SAHRK ENCOUNTER       IT’S COMING SOON!!!!         The Whale Shark Season in the Mexican Caribbean starts in may to September , don’t missing this amazing encounter with the biggest fish on the world, this great creature is around the planet and we have the privilege to be so close!! , come and live this experience that the nature offers you…..         The Sea Turtle returns to the Mexican Caribbean/ Endangered Species The Mexican coasts are among some of those privileged as home to the Sea Turtle, endangered species. From the Golf of Mexico and Caribbean to the Pacific coast can be found many different species of Sea Turtle including one of the largest in the world, the Laud Turtle and that which we know the least about. The Loggerhead, Carey, Green and White Turtle are magnificent creatures that have inhabited the planet Earth for millions of years. Today divers, ecologists, biologists and others interested in the environment are committed to helping conserve this magnificent creature which due to non-sustaibnable fishing practices and the trafficking of eggs and turtle shell is now endanger of extinction. Each year from June to September different species of Sea Turtle return to the beaches of their births after having passed through a difficult process of survival. Only a very few turtles born each year will reach maturity and it is on these beaches that the life of this ancient and majestic animal begins. The arrival of Sea Turtles to the Mexican Caribbean is an unmatched event. They normally come to the beach by night and to have the privilege to observe this natural wonder is indescribable. When the beaches are found totally calm and only by the light of the moon and the stars looking out to sea as an immense shadow approaches, the Sea Turtle! They start to climb up the sand until they leave behind the breaking of the waves and find a suitable spot to lay their eggs. After a long time of digging a hole they lay approximately 100 eggs; and so begins the spawning process. After all eggs have been laid the turtle covers the hole and returns to the ocean where it will travel to different reefs and parts of the sea. On the beach the eggs begin their period of maturation that lasts approximately 6o days. At this point the small turtles hatch and start to make their way out of the sand to begin the journey of their life against the many adversities and predators they will face at each step until they reach the sea where they will fight the survive, grow, and return themselves to the place that nature chose for them to be born and so continue their cycle of life. Help us to conserve this species by maintaining the beaches clean and by not contributing to their killing or the sale of their eggs and meat. Also when you visit the reefs whether to dive, snorkel, or just traveling by boat remember that if you only observe and don't touch this marvelous species will allow you to get to know it and you can share your experience with the world! The government, individuals, ecologists and NGO's have implemented and are participating in programs to protect this species. For example the creation of National Marine Parks, the monitoring of beaches during spawning season. It is very important that we create a consciousness about this natural miracle that we still have the privilege to observe. So if you travel during the spawning season to these beach sites don't forget that you can enjoy the arrival of a huge turtle spawning or to a mountain of little turtles being born right in front of you! |
