Centro Ecologico Akumal (CEA)

About us

Centro Ecológico Akumal (CEA) is a non-governmental organization that focuses on sustainability-related issues and improving ecosystem management in and around Akumal.
Centro Ecológico Akumal was formed in 1993 to provide environmental initiatives for the protection of Akumal’s coastal and marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Since then, we have concentrated our efforts into three main areas—research, education and outreach—all three themes are woven through our various programs and projects.

Our vision
We are committed to the possibility that Akumal will emerge as an ecologically sustainable community and serve as an example for other coastal communities throughout Mexico and beyond.

Our mission
To produce and promote strategies for ecosystem management in Akumal, through research, education and outreach for sustainability in the Mexican Caribbean.

Our programmes:
• Coral Reef Communities: Coral Reef Monitoring; Seagrass Monitoring; Coral Reef Restoration
• Sea Turtle Conservation: Turtle Camp, Akumal; Turtle Education + Outreach
• Tourism Impact Studies: Sea Turtle Photo Identification; Tourist behavior and impact on sea turtles
• Environmental Education: The main objective of the Environmental Education Program is to raise awareness, explore environmental issues, engage in problem-solving and take action to improve the environment by collaborating with the local community and public schools in Akumal.

Hector Antonio Lizarraga-Cubedo is the Director of the Centro Ecológico Akumal (CEA).

For other net participants we can offer overnight facilities. Also we can offer an expert guidance through trained staff, give an expert opinion, procure expert information and establish new contacts in the field of our work.