Cuban Marine Life
Cuban and Spanish Scientists from the Cuban Oceanology Institute and the Spanish University of Oviedo respectively will broaden their research on the Cuban seabed. One of the areas with the largest bio-diversity in Cuba - Peninsula of Guanahacabibes - has been selected to start the project which will then extend to other areas such as Cienaga de Zapata and Jardines de La Reina also rich in marine species.
In an interview conducted by Prensa Latina the Spanish Biology Professor Jesus Ortega from Oviedo University expressed that more than 700 species are yet to be classified in the area known as Guanahacabibes. So far 50 varieties of mollusks have been officially classified and documented as new species.
One of the most significant discoveries in the region is the striking Emiliotia Inmaculatus (tiny mollusck with semi-transparent shell) and the Cubalaskeya Machoi both found at Cueva Pedro( undersea cavern almost 33 meters under sea level).
Similar marine life can be found in the Bahamas and the south coast of Florida with extreme bio-diversity such as the one found in Guanahacabibes.
Peninsula de Guanahacabibes and Cienaga de Zapata, both rich in Flora and Fauna, have been declared Protected Area of The Biosphere and the least human interaction can be found in this region which has been accountable for the documentation of 50 percent of all mollusk species discovered in Cuba.
This is a part of Cuba with a shocking wonderful natural wealth, with an enormous species variety still to determine said Cuban ecologist Jose Espinosa, and continued - Cuba might be a centre for plankton larvae that could favour the most needed healing the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean sea.
Maria La Gorda is the only tourist resort that can be found in the vicinity of peninsula de Guanahacabibes and it is very popular amongst snorkellers, divers, oceanologists and holiday makers in general.
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Written by Jose Garces on December 29th, 2009 with
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