Cozumel kids explore sharks and rays in marine workshop

Cozumel, Quintana Roo — To strengthen conservation culture from childhood, the Cozumel Parks and Museums Foundation (FPMC), together with the organization Mar Sustentable, Ciencia y Conservación, conducted the children’s workshop “Sharks and Rays of Cozumel” at the BiblioAvión Gervasio.

Education to Learn About Cozumel’s Marine Species

The initiative aims to bring children closer to knowledge about the marine species that inhabit the island’s reefs and foster respect for local ecosystems.

The general director of FPMC, Juanita Alonso Marrufo, emphasized that these actions align with the New Agreement for the Well-being and Development of Quintana Roo by promoting environmental education and the preservation of natural resources.

During the activity, participants learned about the biological characteristics, behavior, and habitat of sharks and rays that live in Cozumel’s reefs.

Marine Species: Learning and Conservation on the Reefs

The session was led by Nadia Tamara Rubio Cisneros, a researcher and member of Mar Sustentable, who explained the ecological relevance of these species, the threats they face, and the importance of combating myths surrounding elasmobranchs.

To reinforce learning, the children received educational materials such as illustrated guides, stories, and posters that facilitate understanding of the island’s marine biodiversity.

At the end of the workshop, staff from the Directorate of Pedagogy and Social Assistance (PAS) and environmental specialists guided a hands-on activity where each participant created a bookmark with the silhouette of a shark, as a symbolic reminder of their commitment to protecting the sea.