Protecting the Reef
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!
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