translated from Spanish: They closed Islands in Veracruz by the party that caused damage to turtles

the Attorney Federal protection to the environment (PROFEPA) and the National Commission of natural protected Areas (CONANP) reported the temporary closing of all tourist activities the Islands Salmedina and Enmedio, entered of Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park due to a party performed without authorization on 25 August last.

Photo: Profepa read also: were 300 turtles Ridley died in Oaxaca in 8 Diasa starting from September 1, will close the island Salmedina. On that same date the surveillance measures will be strengthened, also verified the conditions of conservation and safety for the nesting of sea turtles (turtle hawksbill, green and lora) and shorebirds. The measure will enter into force on 5 September for Middle Island. 
 
 

Read also: carried out party on hawksbill turtle nests in VeracruzEl temporary closure of both islands aims to strengthen measures that allow you to continue taking advantage of the public use areas while keeping the integrity of the objects of conservation of the Parque Nacional Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano, which is part of the natural heritage of Mexico.the Parque Nacional Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano is located off the coast of the municipalities of Veracruz, Boca del Río and Alvarado in the State of Veracruz , it has an area of 65 thousand 516.47 hectare, protects forty-five formations reef six cays or Islands, which are the most important in terms of biological diversity marine in the Gulf of Mexico.

Rescued olive ridley turtle trapped in fishing on beach in Ixtapa Guerrero NET Profepa. Photo: courtesy.

Also, authorities reported that signage at the point of boarding Antón Lizardo and arrival on the island of middle and Salmedina, will be strengthened in order to inform visitors about the safety measures and activities not permitted them to its best conservation and enjoyment. It should be noted that once verified that the exceptional environmental conditions of the Isla de Enmedio and Salmedina are not altered or degraded by the high visitation, will evaluate the reopening of these sites for his visitation.  In this note: Veracruz Profepa party turtles

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