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Parrots, tucans, monkeys, flamingos, turtles, manatee, and dolphins, are just a few of the animals waiting to be seen in the Riviera Maya. The tropical jungle also holds a treasury of incredible plants, many of medicinal value for the Maya. |
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Greetings from the Peanut Pet Shelter March 2009 - A no-kill pet shelter in Playa del Carmen |
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2009 Turtle Season is Here - Ways you can help. |
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A Turtle Rescue April 2009 - By Marcy at Mayan Beach Garden |
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Ally's Tommy Story - August 2008 - An adoption story from Peanut Pet Shelter |
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Amazing Field Research on Queen Conch at Xel Ha - February 2010 |
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An Akumal Homecoming For The Giant Sea Turtle - As The Summer Approaches, The Turtles Return Home To Akumal To Nest |
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Caribbean cushion starfish (Oreaster reticulatus) - f you snorkel anywhere in the Mexican Caribbean from Cozumel to Mahahual you have probably seen it. |
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Challenges Facing Akumal - A dramatic video |
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Enjoy the Yucatan’s Beautiful Tropical Flora and Exotic Fauna - Take a stroll through the Botanical Gardens located near Puerto Morelos. |
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Fish of the Riviera Maya - |
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Fly Fishing in Xcalak September 2009 - Caroline Wexler |
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Freddie Rescues Me by Jim Carr 3/09 - Peanut Pet Shelter and Kennel |
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Hello all from the Peanut Pet Shelter in Playa del Carmen 2/09 - Many of you know us as the volunteer animal rescue located in the Ejido and founded by/operated by Andy and Jen, expats from Eng |
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How is Turtle Season 2007 going? - Are the beaches of Akumal still being used as vital nesting grounds? |
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Know Your Mexican Wildlife - One of the truly wonderful things about the Yucatan is the amazing assortment of wildlife in this area. |
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La Casa de las Mariposas Butterfly Garden on Road from Tulúm to Cobá - by Mari Pintkowski, February 2010 |
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Lessons in Nature Along the Mariposa Trail - By Mari Pintkowski, June 2008 |
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Mangrove Forests - The unique estuarine environments responsible for much of the health of the entire Caribbean ecosystem. |
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Mangroves—An Unrecognized Value as Part of Paradise - Centro Ecológico Akumal, February 2008 |
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Meet the local residents at La Buena Vida - Eagles Rays in the Caribbean as well as Osprey Eagles in the air delight visitors daily. |
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MONKEYS IN THE WILD, JUST ONE HOUR FROM TULUM - BY: Mari Pintkowski, January 2010 |
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My Best Dive Ever 12/08 - |
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November Dive with Natalie and Jen 2008 - |
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Relocating turtle nests: Why is this done? Is it justified? August 2009 - By Bob Klotz |
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Sea Turtle Damage Report From CEA - |
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Seven Great Reasons to Visit Puerto Morelos - Puerto Morelos is a great place to spend a few hours. This little fishing village is filled with surprises. |
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THE MAYA BEE, XUNAAN-CAB - And what Xel Ha is doing for them. Feb 2010 |
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The Tropical Green Thumb - A closer look at the Sea Grape |
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The Tropical Green Thumb 1: Papaya Carica - This History, Origin, Uses, And More Of This Tasty Tropical Fruit Tree |
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The Whale Sharks have returned! - Every summer, see these docile giants off the island of Holbox |
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The Yucatan's Medicinal Trees - Reaping cures from the jungle – Medicinal plants |
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Time Is Running Out, And Clean Water Too … - Water is essential for life, human as well as plant, and other species cannot survive without it. |
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Tomorrow's Fisheries: What is the Future for Fishing? - Now is a good opportunity to consider how a stable food supply is intimately linked to healthy ecosystems. |
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Tropical Green Thumb II: Bouganvillea - From Mexico to Brazil, known to the rest of the world in the 1700s. |
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Underseascape Manatees - Steve Dramstad AKA XcalakSteve December 2009 |
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Underseascapes The Turtles - The Turtles of Akumal Bay |
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UnderSeaScapes – Cleaning Station - March 2010 Steve Dramstad aka Xcalak Steve |
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Volunteer Veterinary Clinics In Akumal & Chemuyil - Dedicated Locals, Vets, And Friends Make A Difference In The Lives Of The Dogs & Cats |
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Why do we need to protect the seagrasses? - Much of the local tourism revolves around the wonderful diving and snorkeling opportunities. |
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World Wetlands Day - Mangroves play a key role in storm protection and coastal stabilization. 2/2007 |
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