A report from Cuba News.
The reefs around Cuba’s Isle of Youth are vibrant ecosystems full of life and color and boasting a huge potential for contemplative scuba diving, underwater photography and scientific research.
This privileged destination for diving enthusiasts offers unique experiences in a beautifully sheltered environment, free from the negative effects of human action and climate change.
Four coral reef ridges border the southeastern coastline of the Isle and provide a spectacular setting marked by the presence of ancient shipwrecks, silent witnesses of naval history in this part of the Caribbean Sea.
According to specialists from the local office of the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment (CITMA), these reefs, home to a quarter of all marine species in this basin, are in an excellent state of conservation despite being one of the oldest biological communities on Earth.
Scientific research, conservation, environmental education and the commitment of the residents of Cuba’s second largest island are essential to maintain the vitality of these reefs. Thanks to these efforts, these marine ecosystems continue to offer visitors and locals one of the world’s best underwater experiences.