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The mayor of Cartagena, Pilar Barreiro, and the president of the Association Columbares, José Nicolás Olmos, have signed this afternoon a collaboration agreement for the development of a program of educational activities and awareness of the Marine Reserve of Cabo de Palos and Islands Ants.

The mayor pointed out that this 2015 match two important anniversaries for the Cabo de Palos.

La Manga and the whole town: the 150th anniversary of the lighthouse of Cabo de Palos and 20 marine reserve of Cabo de Palos-Ants.

The agreement focuses on the organization of the Maria Reserve Cabo de Palos which aims to implement a program of activities to promote the visibility and social value of the Marine Reserve Program 20 years.

This protected underwater nature reserve is one of the most attractive spots of the Mediterranean, has a high ecological value and excellent condition has favored an enormous biodiversity, according Barreiro;

who also highlighted the large seagrass meadows and coral colonies that provide habitat for many plant and animal species.

Taking advantage of this anniversary wants citizens aware of their existence and learn to appreciate the importance of marine reserves to protect the marine environment, preserve its interests as fishing and diving regulated.

Precisely its value as an area for scuba diving, for its beauty and the preservation of the seabed have made ​​him a favorite at national and international destinations.

WORKSHOPS AND PROJECTIONS

The information campaign includes various activities both in Cabo de Palos and Cartagena with workshops that will involve citizens' associations to explain what marine reserves and its importance for conservation and regeneration of fisheries resources with special emphasis on the case of Cabo de Palos .

Also have scheduled a film where you reveal the values ​​of the marine environment with a participatory discussion will be attended by persons involved or assist in booking Cabo de Palos.

For activities will involve the collaboration of different entities such as associations, universities, Fishermen's Association of Cartagena, dive centers and regional authorities with competence in the management of the Marine Reserve.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena