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Our Pet Permit

Written by Rob Mukai on May. 31, 2016

So when we bought Sandwood Villas last year, we knew that it came with 2 dogs, Maya and Blanca. What we didn't know is that it came with 3 pet permit and a school of bonefish. These guys have been hanging around our place just...

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Reef Restoration in the Xcalak Reef National Park

Written by Rob Mukai on Nov. 11, 2016

Last week we went to a presentation for a reef restoration project that is happening in Xcalak. It is being conducted by a non-governmental organization (NGO) called Oceanus. The founders Gabriela and Miguel were on hand to...

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Day Trips from Xcalak - Isla Mujeres

Written by Rob Mukai on Aug. 30, 2018

Overview

Every year between May and September the whale sharks congregate near the north end of the Yucatan Penninsula. This also happens to be the time when snapper, grouper and other fish come here to do their...

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Conservation - Reef Restoration Project with Oceanus AC

Written by Rob Mukai on Sep. 20, 2018

Background

We all know that our coral reefs around the globe are critical to our marine ecosystems. 25% of the biodiversity of the ocean lives in the coral reefs that only cover 1% of the ocean floor. They are in...

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Conservation - Reef Restoration Project with Oceanus AC Part II

Written by Rob Mukai on Dec. 02, 2018

This is the second installment of the Reef Restoration Project here in the north beach of Xcalak. You can read about the first part of the training...

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