When visiting the Mexican Caribbean, the beach is a mandatory stop. Whether swimming, relaxing, or enjoying with friends or a significant other, you must take actions with a positive impact on environmental conservation.
Here are some helpful tips to take care of the beach on your next trip.
Use the right sunscreen
Sunscreen is a must-have in your daily life because it protects you against abrasive UV rays. However, environmentally friendly sunscreen towards the reefs is also necessary when you visit the beach. In recent years, reefs have undergone bleaching caused by the residue of toxic ingredients in sunscreens.
Avoid sunscreens containing oxybenzone, butylparaben, and octinoxate. You can also protect yourself from the sun by staying in the shade, using sunglasses, caps, hats, or long-sleeved shirts.
Don’t forget your belongings
Before leaving, double-check you are not forgetting anything. Sometimes our belongings end up buried in the sand or forgotten under beach towels. If we take everything with us, we avoid the tide from dragging our items and turning them into marine litter. We also prevent animals from eating trash or getting injured.
Leave the seashells in their place
Taking seashells as a souvenir is a practice we should stop. The seashells found on the beach are part of the ecosystem, and they perform vital functions for sea creatures, such as regulating the water's pH and being the shelter and hiding place for some species. Instead, take a picture as a memory!
Dispose of trash properly
This is a timeless responsibility. If you dispose of trash such as cans, wrappings, plastics, or glass, you keep the beach clean and prevent accidents such as cuts or an animal ingesting them. Be sure to take a trash bag with you because not every beach has available trash cans.
Remember that the beach belongs to everyone, and it is indispensable to take care of it to continue creating unforgettable memories.
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