Diving Maracajaú is featured in news site

The news site the Zero, the Clic RBS, published recently in the box “Brazil“, some information about the fate of Maracajaú – known for its natural pools that allow the practice of activities such as snorkelling.

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Maracajaú is a small fishing village about 60 kilometers from Natal, famous among those who like to dive. After spending hours of rest and relaxation in a hammock under coconut trees in small hotels, one can also enjoy various activities such as buggy or raft, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, snorkeling and diving in natural pools formed by reefs.

It is still in Maracajaú which is the water park Ma-Noa, similar (though less in quantity and variety of attractions) to the Beach Park, Fortaleza. Admission costs $ 32.

The clear waters of Maracajaú are surrounded by reefs, forming what they call the potiguares parrachos (pools). The depth varies from one to eight meters, depending on the tide and the distance of the beach coral reefs. In shallower, the ideal snorkeling.

 

Restaurant submarine is opened in the Maldives

For those who want to surprise a romantic dinner or a family celebration, there is a restaurant in the Indian Ocean that may surpass any expectations. Called The Ithaa, the restaurant is five meters below sea level.

Located in the Maldives, the restaurant – which belongs to the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa, has acrylic ceiling that provides a view of 180 degrees. Thus, you can taste dishes prepared and see coral reefs and the peculiarities of the marine life that surrounds the Indian Ocean.

The restaurant measures nine meters wide and five meters high. It can accommodate up to 12 people at a time.

Who wants to get to the restaurant must follow a wooden deck, installed at the resort, and down a spiral staircase. The kitchen, as it would be different, is Asian, with many seafood.

To enjoy this exotic place, the price of a dinner ranges from $ 120 and $ 245 per person (U.S. $ 207 and $ 423 per person).

Source and Photos: Época Negócios Online

Conservation of coral reefs of Porto de Galinhas

The threat of destruction of coral reefs forming natural pools in Porto de Galinhas (PE- Brazil), in Pernambuco litroal South, led the city population demography to limit the access of tourists to the reef. The overcrowding was endangering the coral reefs, since the structure of these fragile and does not support so many people.

Before, 30% of reefs were open to visitors. With the restriction, the area was reduced to 7%. And all the rides now have monitoring of environmental agents. Buoys have also been installed in the region to demarcate the areas of diving and inland.

The idea is not prober tourist access to one of the most popular destinations along the northeast coast, but to ensure that the rides are more disciplined.

“The visit was disorderly jeopardizing the heritage of nature. We have been working to prevent the destruction, now let’s have a larger building with more agents and monitors educating and guiding tourists,” says the deputy mayor of Ipojuca, Fernando Eduardo Alves.

The alert had been made biologists Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE). The reefs were invaded by a crowd on weekends. The ride seemed harmless, but the simple fact of walking on corals already degrades the environment.

Contrary to what many people think, the corals are not plants or rocks. They are animals that are part of the marine fauna. They are fragile living things that take decades to develop.

Source: O Globo