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ILLEGAL FISHING
The use of cyclone mesh fences that span from bank to bank across the river, known as 'tapes,' prevents fish from moving freely.
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UNRREGULATED TOURISM
The new Tren Maya will likely bring an unprecedented wave of tourism which local authorities are not equipped to handle.
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WATER POLLUTION
Untreated water is dumped into the river, affecting water quality and species used as food by locals.
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FIRES
Locals burn their land to hunt for turtles or to clear vegetation to make space for cattle.
-
ILLEGAL FISHING
The use of cyclone mesh fences that span from bank to bank across the river, known as 'tapes,' prevents fish from moving freely.
-
UNRREGULATED TOURISM
The new Tren Maya will likely bring an unprecedented wave of tourism which local authorities are not equipped to handle.
-
WATER POLLUTION
Untreated water is dumped into the river, affecting water quality and species used as food by locals.
-
FIRES
Locals burn their land to hunt for turtles or to clear vegetation to make space for cattle.
-
ILLEGAL FISHING
The use of cyclone mesh fences that span from bank to bank across the river, known as 'tapes,' prevents fish from moving freely.
-
UNRREGULATED TOURISM
The new Tren Maya will likely bring an unprecedented wave of tourism which local authorities are not equipped to handle.
-
WATER POLLUTION
Untreated water is dumped into the river, affecting water quality and species used as food by locals.
-
FIRES
Locals burn their land to hunt for turtles or to clear vegetation to make space for cattle.
-
ILLEGAL FISHING
The use of cyclone mesh fences that span from bank to bank across the river, known as 'tapes,' prevents fish from moving freely.
-
UNRREGULATED TOURISM
The new Tren Maya will likely bring an unprecedented wave of tourism which local authorities are not equipped to handle.
-
WATER POLLUTION
Untreated water is dumped into the river, affecting water quality and species used as food by locals.
-
FIRES
Locals burn their land to hunt for turtles or to clear vegetation to make space for cattle.
-
ILLEGAL FISHING
The use of cyclone mesh fences that span from bank to bank across the river, known as 'tapes,' prevents fish from moving freely.
-
UNRREGULATED TOURISM
The new Tren Maya will likely bring an unprecedented wave of tourism which local authorities are not equipped to handle.
-
WATER POLLUTION
Untreated water is dumped into the river, affecting water quality and species used as food by locals.
-
FIRES
Locals burn their land to hunt for turtles or to clear vegetation to make space for cattle.
