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I think this article is saying that no new permits are being issued and if an operator violates any rule, they could loose their permit entirely. Maybe someone else can explain what this means.
Conanp will restrict access
COZUMEL, August 8.- After the entry of more than 1,500 divers to the reefs of the Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (Conanp) will restrict the overload to avoid damage to the tourist ecosystem, said Cristopher Baca González , director of Conanp.
Baca González, in this regard said that before the important influx of visitors to the beaches and reefs of the Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, and after having more than 20 years with the care of the ecosystem, which has allowed the health of the corals, so that they continue giving the marine beauty to the visitors.
"Due to the overload of boats, and the approximately 1,500 tourists who come to the reefs mentioned above, to practice snorkeling, diving and boat rides through the sky, it could cause damage to the tourist ecosystem, and that is why has granted new authorizations, according to the mandate of law that orders that protected areas should not be used, on the established capacity of loading, and that there is currently an overflow indicator, "he said.
Adding, "at this time there is a period of non-granting of authorizations, in addition that if someone loses their permits for non-compliance in any way, simply the concession is lost, being the way to respect or restrict the general overload of the 244 boats, although we have exceeded 17 boats, these focused on diving of all kinds, snorkeling and boat rides, which must apply good practices, such as the photographer for example, which has more contact with the reefs.
Conanp will restrict access
COZUMEL, August 8.- After the entry of more than 1,500 divers to the reefs of the Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (Conanp) will restrict the overload to avoid damage to the tourist ecosystem, said Cristopher Baca González , director of Conanp.
Baca González, in this regard said that before the important influx of visitors to the beaches and reefs of the Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, and after having more than 20 years with the care of the ecosystem, which has allowed the health of the corals, so that they continue giving the marine beauty to the visitors.
"Due to the overload of boats, and the approximately 1,500 tourists who come to the reefs mentioned above, to practice snorkeling, diving and boat rides through the sky, it could cause damage to the tourist ecosystem, and that is why has granted new authorizations, according to the mandate of law that orders that protected areas should not be used, on the established capacity of loading, and that there is currently an overflow indicator, "he said.
Adding, "at this time there is a period of non-granting of authorizations, in addition that if someone loses their permits for non-compliance in any way, simply the concession is lost, being the way to respect or restrict the general overload of the 244 boats, although we have exceeded 17 boats, these focused on diving of all kinds, snorkeling and boat rides, which must apply good practices, such as the photographer for example, which has more contact with the reefs.