Cozumel, Q.R. — The Cozumel Parks and Museums Foundation says 398 volunteers contributed to its coral program in 2025. Through its ongoing Coral Maintenance program, the Cozumel Parks and Museums Foundation (FPMC), in coordination with environmental and educational organizations and with the support of the community, continues promoting coral monitoring, cleaning and maintenance activities in Chankanaab Natural Park.
This initiative aims to continue the recovery efforts for elkhorn coral and foster an environmental culture based on shared social responsibility.
“In 2025 alone, 398 volunteers joined these efforts, coming from environmental organizations, the student community, businesses and the general public. They actively participated in monitoring, cleaning and coral gardening under the coordination of the FPMC and in collaboration with specialized organizations such as Oceanus AC,” the agency reported.
The Director General of the FPMC, Juanita Alonso Marrufo, emphasized that reef conservation is a shared responsibility requiring the commitment of society, as it is one of Cozumel’s main natural assets and tourist attractions.
Rafael Chacón Díaz, the Director of Conservation and Environmental Education (CEA), reported that volunteers participated in the weekly coral maintenance program, highlighting the collaboration of educational institutions such as the Autonomous University of Quintana Roo, the Center for Technological Studies of the Sea and the College of High School Graduates.
He said these volunteers has allowed the strengthening of environmental culture and scientific knowledge among the community.
Program Manager Antonio Chale Chim, gave informative talks about the importance of coral reefs as natural barriers against storms and hurricanes, a refuge and breeding ground for various marine species, as well as their fundamental role in the ecological balance of the sea.
During activities, participants carried out monitoring and cleaning of underwater nurseries including removing algae and debris that can limit the growth of coral fragments installed in the grid and tree-type nurseries, actions that are part of a restoration project that has been underway in Chankanaab since 2017 with positive results for marine biodiversity.
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