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04/06/2026

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What I mean by “pristine reef.”

The more I dive, the more I understand that the best reefs are not always the ones everyone is posting about.

They are the places you have to work a little harder to reach.
The places protected by distance, cost, responsible operators, and local communities who still have a reason to care.

I’ve seen what happens when beautiful reefs become easy content.

Too many fins.
Too many anchors.
Too much sewage.
Too many people treating a living ecosystem like a trendy backdrop — with little understanding of how quickly the crowds that follow can overwhelm the very reef they just called “paradise on earth.”

And then I’ve seen places like these…

Hard coral stretching as far as the eye can see.
Structure on structure.
Young colonies growing between the old ones.
A reef system still whole enough to recover from natural stressors like storms, bleaching events, and El Niño.

A pristine reef is not just beautiful in the moment.

It’s a reef with a fighting chance.

And that doesn’t happen by accident.

Responsible dive operators matter.
Local stewardship matters.
Well-trained divers matter.
And keeping fragile places from becoming the next overrun bucket-list stop matters.

If this is your kind of reef, follow along. 👇

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28/05/2026

On World Recycling Day ♻️, we honored the people and organizations helping build a stronger recycling culture in Cozumel.

We also celebrated a major milestone: the CAMAR collection center has now collected more than 3 million kilograms of waste!! 🌎

Together with citizens, schools, and businesses, we remain committed to protecting our island and creating a more sustainable future for the next generations. 💚

Dive with and dive with a truly eco-friendly business that excels in sustainability.

28/05/2026

Desde el Ayuntamiento de Cozumel seguimos sumando esfuerzos con ciudadanos, instituciones educativas y empresas comprometidas con el cuidado del medio ambiente y la sustentabilidad de nuestra isla ♻️

En el marco del Día Mundial del Reciclaje reconocimos a quienes diariamente contribuyen a fortalecer la cultura del reciclaje en Cozumel, además de presentar los avances del centro de acopio CAMAR, mediante el cual ya se han recolectado más de 3 millones de kilos de residuos.

En mi representación asistió la tercera regidora Raquel Paredes, reafirmando el compromiso de continuar impulsando acciones que protejan nuestra madre isla y promuevan un futuro más sustentable para las nuevas generaciones.

27/05/2026

Thinking of a dive vacation this summer? Find out why the low season in Cozumel is a great time to come!

If you're looking for a calmer dive or scuba trip in the Caribbean, then find out why many people like the low season in Cozumel.

26/05/2026

Todas las acciones cuentan y nada sobra cuando se trata de cuidar la naturaleza.

21/05/2026

La talentosisima! nos cuenta su experiencia buceando por primera vez en las aguas del Caribe Mexicano… y como bien dice bucear es un deporte exigente ya que requiere buen estado físico 💪y atención plena 🧠pero se puede hacer de manera segura con la dirección adecuada ✋👈 y equipo de primera! 🤿

Qué estás esperando para intentar? 🤷Bucea de manera segura y con una empresa sustentable y con conciencia ambiental🪸

08/05/2026

Aquí los puntos clave:

1️⃣ SEMARNAT Quintana Roo emitió un permiso de rehabilitación del arrecife Villa Blanca en 2009 a la empresa Comsolida S.A de C.V. después del impacto del Huracán Wilma en 2005 cuyos plazos de construcción ya vencieron, pero el permiso fue extendido por 50 años.

2️⃣ En septiembre de 2025, dos semanas después de la suspensión del Cuarto Muelle, la empresa PRODESES S.C.P. somete un nuevo proyecto ante la SEMARNAT con el mismo permiso acordando un cambio de la titularidad de derechos con la empresa anterior y argumentando labores de mantenimiento por la existencia de estructuras fracturadas y enterradas (mentira 🤡).

3️⃣ No hay señales de acciones de mantenimiento, pero la empresa de manera express sumergió 30 nuevas estructuras y no están usando los anclajes obligatorios, poniendo en riesgo las colonias de corales existentes en el entorno.

4️⃣ ¿Cuál es el verdadero plan?👀. Los representantes de PRODESES tienen vínculos directos con la familia M0£in@ (Muelles del Caribe). Todo indica que este proyecto “ecológico” es una fachada que forma parte de este u otro megaproyecto portuario.

No te dejes engañar por el discurso oficial realizado mediante entrevistas pagadas. La transparencia ambiental no es negociable 🚫y la evidencia está muy clara. 🪸👀



Here are the key points:

1️⃣ In 2009, SEMARNAT Quintana Roo issued a permit for the rehabilitation of the Villa Blanca reef to the company Comsolida S.A. de C.V., following the impact of Hurricane Wilma in 2005. Although the original construction deadlines have long since expired, the permit was extended for 50 years.

2️⃣ In September 2025—just two weeks after the suspension of the "Fourth Pier" project—the company PRODESES S.C.P. submitted a new project proposal to SEMARNAT under the *same* permit. They claimed a transfer of rights from the previous company and argued that the work constituted routine maintenance, citing the presence of fractured and buried structures (a lie 🤡).

3️⃣ There is absolutely no sign of any maintenance work taking place; instead, the company has—with alarming speed—submerged 30 new structures. Furthermore, they are failing to use the mandatory anchoring systems, thereby placing the surrounding coral colonies at grave risk.

4️⃣ So, what is the real plan? 👀 The representatives of PRODESES have direct ties to the M0£in@ family (owners of *Muelles del Caribe*). All signs indicate that this "ecological" project is merely a façade—part of a larger scheme involving this or another massive port development project.

Do not be deceived by the official narrative being disseminated through paid interviews. Environmental transparency is non-negotiable 🚫, and the evidence is crystal clear.

08/05/2026

If you’re already a certified diver, your next step is clear: advancing your skills, confidence, and underwater experience. One of the best ways to do that is by enrolling in a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course—and there’s no better place to do it than on a dive vacation in Cozumel.

Upgrade your skills with a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Cozumel. Learn faster, dive better, and explore world-class reefs with Sand Dollar Sports.