Cozumel, Quintana Roo — The Foundation of Parks and Museums of Cozumel (FPMC) has called on the community to join a mangrove restoration event on July 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Punta Sur Ecotourism Park.
The activity, held in observance of International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, aims to engage citizens in protecting one of the island’s most vital habitats.
“The strategy goes beyond reforestation and includes restoring hydrological flow, raising terraces, and controlled dispersal of propagules,” said Jesús Benavides, director of Punta Sur.
These efforts have helped recover degraded areas, improve mangrove health, and encourage the return of birds, reptiles, and other species, while strengthening the ecosystem’s resilience to climate change.
“One of the program’s pillars is citizen participation,” Benavides said, highlighting initiatives such as Huellas de Conciencia and workshops with volunteers, visitors, and environmental organizations.
The event is free, and interested participants can register by emailing [email protected]. The FPMC noted that the activity offers a direct way to contribute to mangrove conservation.
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