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The Xcalak Penninsula is located on the state of Quintana Roo's southern coast. On the southernmost tip of the peninsula is Xcalak, a small village of fishers that is rich with history, culture and natural resources. The Xcalacan community has expressed interest in finding a way to take advantage of its coastal and ocean fish resources while using conservation techniques to guarantee long-term benefits. One proposed initiative by the community is to create a Natural Protected Area, with zoning established for fishing and tourism activities. So far, a community initiative resulted in the establishment of a national park, the Parque Nacional Arrecifies de Xcalak. The goals of this project are: (1) Carry out an analysis of fishing activities in the area and make a management proposal that takes into consideration community concerns, (2) Develop and implement, through coordination between community members and appropriate authorities, an enforcement strategy to monitor fish resources and tourism development, and (3) Install buoys to delimit fishing areas.
Amigos de Sian Ka'an A.C.
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
For more information about this grant, please contact the CEC Secretariat.
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