SCIENCE DAILY

"If you visit the place now, you cannot believe the change that has taken place. And all of it has occurred thanks to the determination of a community of coastal villagers that decided to take care of their place and to be at the helm of their own destiny."

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DIVING INSTRUCTORS (PADA)

“If people want to protect their own beaches or reefs just take action and get their community together. And ask us for help, we as the Cabo Pulmo community we have experience with ocean protection.”

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE

“Protected from human exploitation, the coral reef of Cabo Pulmo transformed into an oasis of rich biodiversity. Fish biomass increased by 460%, bringing the reef to a level of biomass similar to that of pristine coral reefs that have never been fished.”

MARINE CONSERVATION INSTITUE

In addition to conservation benefits, the community benefits from “spillover” – the movement of fish from the protected area to fishing grounds outside of the park boundaries. The revitalized ecosystem has attracted tourists who want to snorkel and dive with the incredible wildlife in Cabo Pulmo.

ENVIRONMENT AMERICA

In the space of just two decades, a heavily degraded patch of ocean had been transformed into a haven of biodiversity. Since the implementation of the protections, populations of numerous species, including whale sharks, manta rays, humpback whales and endangered sea turtles, have rallied.”