Reinforce protection measurements of the blue crab in Cozumel
Cozumel; June 23, 2008 The Chief of Conservation of the direction of Environment and Ecology in Cozumel has announced the reinforce protection measurements of the blue crab, species threatened by the destruction of his habitat, they had created mandatory stop check points in the oriental zone of the island, which do not allow vehicles at night,
With these check points, it is guaranteed that in the nights there are no vehicles in the zones where the blue crab journeys, since one of the principal causes of death, of these crustaceans, is that they are squashed by cars.
This check points are implemented and working together with the protection of the sea turtles as well.
NOTE: If you visiting Cozumel during these season check with the Museum of the Island, they usually organize a supervised visit to see the spawning of the sea turtles and the blue crab.
