Responsible diving in El Salvador

Authors

  • Enrique Barraza Universidad Francisco Gavidia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/ryr.v0i47.6208

Keywords:

Diving, impact, lakes, Los Cóbanos, planning.

Abstract

Sport, extractive and recreational diving that is practiced in El Salvador through out apnea or autonomous devices at Complejo Los Cobanos natural protected area, Coatepeque and Ilopango lakes, mainly, requires planning to prevent negative environmental impacts it has caused up to date. Coordination amongst respective authorities and new protocols implementation, as well as regulations are important to prevent damages to involved aquatic ecosystems.

Reality and Reflection Year 18, No 47, January-June 2018; pp. 13-20

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Author Biography

Enrique Barraza, Universidad Francisco Gavidia

Ph.D. en Ciencias Biológicas, opción Ecosistemas y Recursos Biológicos
Master of Science, Zoología (Beca Fullbright), Universidad Texas A&M, Estados Unidos.
Licenciado en Biología, Universidad de El Salvador
Investigador asociado del ICTI-UFG

Published

2018-06-30

How to Cite

Barraza, E. (2018). Responsible diving in El Salvador. Reality and Reflection, (47), 13–20. https://doi.org/10.5377/ryr.v0i47.6208

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