

| Puerto Morelos has been become famous in this area for it's extraordinary snorkeling experiences. The reason? By designating this area as a National Park, measures have been put in place to protect the reef from damaging, human, behavior. Every snorkel guide must have taken a course and be licensed to conduct reef tours in the park. Some useful information on Park regulations. • When swimming near the reef, it is mandatory to use marker buoys (red) and a life vest to avoid accidents. • Do not touch, handle, chase or feed marine life. • Do not take anything, live or dead, from the sea. • Do not touch the corral. Even the slightest contact will damage them and, besides, some types of coral can cause injuries. • Maintain a horizontal position while swimming near the coral. • Move slowly and control your movements. • The trawling of recreational equipment, like water skis, “bananas,” parachutes and the like, and the use of water jets inside the National Park are not allowed. REMEMBER: LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH. (March 10th, 2008) The following photos have been contributed by Tom Butler, an avid under water photographer who recently visited Puerto Morelos to snorkel the reefs here. This photos are being posted with permission from Tom and first appeared in the Local Gringo Forum. (http://www.locogringo.com/forums/) Enjoy them and help keep our reef the best in the Mayan Riviera! |





















