{"id":1017,"date":"2021-08-09T05:06:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T12:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coral.org\/?page_id=1017"},"modified":"2023-04-04T06:16:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T13:16:10","slug":"mexico","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/where-we-work\/western-caribbean\/mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Protecting reefs\u2014<\/strong>and communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The coral reefs off the coast of Mexico are part of the Mesoamerican Reef<\/a>, the second-largest barrier reef system in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millions of tourists visit Mexico each year, attracted by its beauty and culture. But these tourists also place a huge strain on Mexico’s natural resources, including its beautiful coral reefs. We work with government and collaborative partners throughout Mexico, and in key places like Cozumel<\/a>, to build resilient communities and promote water quality monitoring to keep coral reefs and human communities healthy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Building resilient communities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our work in Mexico is a balance of effective resource management and innovative strategies for sustainable tourism. With more than 15 years of experience working in the region, we focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n