Cuba’s Underwater Jewels Are in Tourism’s Path - National …
WEBIn the necklace of keys, mangrove islets, and reefs about 50 miles off Cuba, we had discovered a marine wilderness that astonished us with its vibrant life.
Crown Jewel of Cuba’s Coral Reefs - The New York Times
WEBJul 13, 2015 · Jardines de la Reina is a wonderland of sharks, giant groupers, schools of colorful fish, and one of the Caribbean’s healthiest reefs. Todd Heisler/The New York Times. But Dr. Pina still has a...
The Magic of Cuba’s Coastal and Underwater Treasures
WEBYou can find reef and silky sharks, sea turtles, large groupers, a diversity of coral and reef fish. Even its beaches are blessed with an exotic diversity of species like, hutias, crocodiles, iguanas and large hermit crabs.
Cuba's Jardines de la Reina Reef—A Beacon of Hope in the …
WEBJan 23, 2014 · Roughly 75 percent of the Caribbean's coral reefs are threatened--with more than 30 percent ranking in the "high" or "very high" threat category. But one reef system in Cuba, Jardines de la Reina (the "Gardens of the Queen"), offers great lessons—and hope—for effective coral reef management.
Exhibition: Cuba's Coral Reefs | AMNH
WEBNot far from the main island of Cuba, along a string of jewel-like keys called Gardens of the Queen, silvery fish zip past banks of coral studded with colorful starfish, sea fans, and sponges. To protect this vital diversity, Cuba has created the largest marine reserve in …
Along Cuba’s Coast, The Last Best Coral Reefs in the Caribbean …
WEBMar 2, 2015 · In a new book, Reef Libre, photographer and diver Robert Wintner — known as “Snorkel Bob” — has documented the beauty of Cuba’s coral reefs. Many of the photographs were taken in the crown jewel of Cuba’s marine reserve system — the 840-square mile Gardens of the Queen National Park, or Los Jardines de la Reina.
Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina National Park Wins Prestigious Blue …
WEBDec 10, 2021 · Environmental Defense Fund, Wildlife Conservation Society and The Ocean Foundation congratulate Cuba’s Parque Nacional Jardines de la Reina, or Gardens of the Queen National Park, for winning a prestigious Blue Park award from the Marine Conservation Institute.
Four Amazing Caribbean Underwater Sculpture Parks
WEBOct 24, 2016 · What started with the placement of a single iconic statue has become a trend, with four islands now offering underwater exhibitions, and more expected to follow. Here are the places where you can combine artistic appreciation with aquatic recreation.
Can Underwater Art Save the Ocean’s Coral Reefs? - Smithsonian Magazine
WEBJun 10, 2014 · Much of the ocean floor is too unstable to support a reef, so deCaires Taylor has created artificial reefs—statues placed anywhere from four to nine meters underwater—to encourage ecosystems...
The Cuba Connection - The Nature Conservancy
WEBJun 1, 2014 · The coral reefs at the mouth of Bahía de Cochinos, on Cuba’s southern coast, are just a few dozen yards from the beach, but they still teem with life. Stoplight parrotfish, groupers and porcupinefish flit among neon-hued tube sponges and thriving stands of elkhorn and staghorn coral.