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November 2010 opened the Underwater Museum of Art in Isla Mujeres, where, at a depth of 10 meters below the surface sea, is a permanent exhibition of 400 sculptures. The key point of this museum is unique and creative conservation and recovery of coral reef that has suffered years of abuse by water pollution, overfishing and diving tourism. Before it was an aquatic paradise, today, half of 120 kilometers of coral reef in the area between Cancun and Tulum, has died.
The Mesoamerican Reef stretches a thousand miles from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to Belize, Guatemala and Honduras and is the second largest reef in the world after the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. In the four Latin American countries, almost 60% of the reefs are in poor or critical condition and they desperately need special care for the ecosystem to flourish again. The great diversity of this reef includes about 60 types of coral, spiny lobster, conch, white turtle, hawksbill and sea turtles, crocodiles, dolphins, whale sharks and more than 500 species of fish. The reef is also a vital site for breeding and feeding of all these species, as well as being associated with coastal wetlands, seagrass beds, lagoons and mangroves, all endangered.
One of the main attractions of Cancun as a tourist destination has been diving. Swim with fish of all kinds, size and color is a wonderful experience. However, it has allowed the exploitation of the habitat in tourism development, which has contributed the deterioration of coral. Another important aspect is the effect of climate change in this region has resulted in more frequent storms, more violent hurricanes and coral bleaching. That is why born Underwater Art Museum (MUSA), whose exhibition of sculptures formed Cancun Underwater Sculpture Museum. Its aim is precisely to protect the coral reef.
The sculptures of human figures were created by British artist Jason de Caires Taylor. are made from cement and other materials that are durable and secure sensitive marine environment with the idea that corals can adhere to the figures and build on them. sounds great and it is: it is already yielding results. Be sure to view photos and videos of these extraordinary figures in the process of change in the league www.underwatersculpture.com or YouTube. The figures are life size and are part of the collection "The Quiet Evolution" offers a historical overview from the Mayan civilization, the conquest of Independence and the Revolution to the present. are placed on a base of between one and three tons and bolted to a rocky surface to ensure stability and to support the strong surge in times of hurricane. The project, which is promoted by the SEMARNAT and the Cancún Nautical Association, is ongoing and more figures will be submerged during 2011.
The figures will then form an artificial reef where the coral will grow and establish a new ecosystem, diverting attention from the natural reefs and allowing the time needed for repair and regenerate. Jason de Caires Taylor, the creator of these figures, has a deep respect and love for the sea. is a diving instructor and photographer, fascinated by the relationship between the sea and the earth and feels great motivation for their conservation. His first work underwater is in Grenada, West Indies, and is currently the Artistic Director of the MUSA in Cancun.
We understand that climate change is a source of much damage as a result of the conditions that the world is now, but we are not always informed of the positive initiatives that arise from the same source. Taylor has used his artistic talent to help the MAR in an extraordinary way, with the intention of achieving a long-term effect, combining his work with the sea in such a way that gives new life to the reef. How wonderful.
article published in the Union of Morelos on January 18, 2011
no doubt the wind is very important as an excellent source of energy alternative. More and more countries are building wind farms and Mexico is already in the list of nations that invest in wind generation. The first on the list are China, United States and Spain, while Mexico is at No. 26. However, during 2011 there will be a significant investment by our country in this form of energy, shows how seriously we are facing the challenge to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. This information comes from the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), a non-profit association operating at global level and promoting the implementation of wind technology ( www.wwindea.org ).
95 countries are part of the WWEA and Mexico, the Mexican Association for Energy Wind (AMDEE) represents us. www.amdee.org On its Web explains that since 2005 the AMDEE has been working to "promote the development and growth of the wind energy industry in Mexico through the construction, installation, operation and maintenance large-scale wind farms and promote the development of domestic industry linked to the production, transmission and supply of parts for this industry. "
The key to maintaining a source of long-term energy that could replace oil is that it is renewable, constant and clear (or zero-emission carbon). is also essential if we are to halt climate change. The wind is natural, strong in certain strategic geographic locations and, of course, free. As AMDEE says: "renewable energy is vital to continue the transition energy from polluting forms of energy toward cleaner forms of energy that reduce the threats to our health and benefit balance for sustainable development in the environment over the next years. " is not only clean but also economical, low-impact, safe, popular and generates jobs. Spain and Denmark and for more than 20% of its electricity from wind power and the same is possible in Mexico.
Currently, according to information AMDEE, Mexico has a total installed capacity in 2010 of 518.63 MW, including wind farms La Venta I and II (CFE), Mexico Ecological Park (Iberdrola), Eurus (CEMEX ), Government of Baja California (GBC), Bii Nee Stipa I (Cisa-Gamesa) and La Mata, La Ventosa (EDF). All, with the exception of Baja California, are located in the State of Oaxaca, just on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, where the winds are unique and perfect for achieving energy capture wind.
There are more projects in progress, in Oaxaca, Baja California and Tamaulipas, leveraging the significant potential of wind energy resources of our country: more than 10,000 MW and 40,000 MW Oaxaca only to Mexico. This is excellent news and the reason I'm sharing this information. In Morelos do not have much wind and a park of this type would not be feasible for us. But take what nature gives us in other parts of the country is important, especially because it is easily accessible, free, clean and never break. If you've never seen the wind farm turbines worth going to YouTube (www.youtube.com ) and find a video on the subject, there are many. The turbines are huge, powerful, elegant and very high and watch them in action is something extraordinary. The are installed in the ground, others at sea and work simply with the help of the wind 24 hours a day.
not much wind we have to regulate in Morelos, but we do have plenty of sunshine, almost every day, even in cold weather like this and this is another excellent source of clean energy. What we should do is install solar panels on our homes to heat water and generate power, which could be our personal contribution to the effort to mitigate the severe effects of climate change.
note published in the Union of Morelos on January 11, 2011
hope that 2011 be a successful year, tranquil and happy. Hopefully also mark the final time you undertake ecological ideas and new practices: there is always something new we can do.
