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Mexican artificial reef development projects
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Various regions in Mexico are implementing artificial reef systems to enhance marine biodiversity and support local economies through tourism and fishing. In Michoacán, the Secretariat of the Environment (Secma) announced plans to create a reef system is planning the Michoacán Artificial Reef System off the coast of Lázaro Cárdenas. The project involves sinking two decommissioned Navy dredgers, the ‘Magdalena’ and ‘El Farallón’, which were donated by the Mexican Navy (Semar). Alejandro Méndez López, head of Secma, stated the initiative aims to enrich the maritime ecosystem. ecosystem, strengthen local fishing, and boost the coastal economy. Authorities are currently processing environmental impact statements and seeking necessary dumping authorizations. In Sonora, the San Carlos artificial reef system has reached a milestone with the controlled sinking of the former naval vessel Azueta. Ex-Azueta (PO-122) patrol vessel. This addition brings vessel, which served for over 40 years in maritime surveillance and search and rescue, is the project to 15 15th of its 16 planned artifacts, which include ships, aircraft, and artillery. artifacts for the Sonoran Artificial Reef System (SAAS). Scientific monitoring from 2023 to April 2026 has documented over 52,000 marine organisms from 37 species inhabiting the existing structures. Officials noted the project aims to promote sustainable tourism and recreational diving. In a recent development, the government of Sonora and Colima, the Mexican Navy (Semar) recently conducted a controlled sinking of the Ex-Azueta (PO-122) former patrol vessel in San Carlos. The vessel, which served for over 40 years ARM Baranda near Punta Juluapan in maritime surveillance and search and rescue, has been repurposed to join the Sonoran bay of Santiago, Manzanillo. Positioned at a depth of 25 meters, the Baranda joins the Colima Artificial Reef System (SAAS). (SAAC) to provide habitats for marine life. This event coincided with follows the 72nd Assembly sinking of the Association ARM Cora on October 16. The project is a collaborative effort involving the Secretariat of Tourism Secretaries Environment and Natural Resources, the Secretariat of Mexico (Asetur), held in Sonora to highlight Tourism, and the state’s potential for nature Government of Colima to support eco-tourism and adventure tourism. scientific research.
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