Tag: MX – Archipiélago de Revillagigedo

Scientists scour ‘Mexico’s Galapagos’ for quake, volcano clues; Daniel Rook; Phys.org

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20 National Parks In Mexico; Angie Grier; Travel 2 Next

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Mexico has 67 national parks spread throughout the country in 23 different states. From Desierto de Los Leones, established in 1917, the oldest national park in Mexico, to Revillagigedo Islands National Park, the newest national park in Mexico, was established in 2017. Six of Mexico’s national parks are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, and seven are UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. Preserving the extraordinary history, culture and biodiversity within Mexico is vital to the Mexican identity and economy. These national parks draw millions of visitors each year and provide the monetary and economic support necessary to protect these natural and historical wonders for future generations to enjoy.

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Huge new ocean reserves announced in Mexico, Arctic; Mike Gaworecki; MongaBay

Mexico – Archipiélago de Revillagigedo

The past couple weeks have brought major news about two important new marine reserves. On November 24, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto signed a decree creating the Revillagigedo Archipelago National Park, protecting nearly 150,000 square kilometers (close to 58,000 square miles) from all fishing and extractive activities. It is said to be the largest ocean reserve ever created by Mexico.

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Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project Welcomes Mexico’s Largest Fully Protected Marine Reserve; Pew Trust

Mexico – Archipiélago de Revillagigedo

The Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project applauds today’s historic move by Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, who signed a decree creating the Revillagigedo Archipelago National Park—protecting 148,087 square kilometers (57,176 square miles) from all forms of fishing and extractive activities.

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