They glided over white sands with sea turtles and rays, reveling in variety of marine life. Although Osprey Reef is relatively free of human pressure, other reefs in the system are growing as tourist attractions. Sight-seeing catamarans and floating hotles could threaten this extraordinary ecosystem. Although spearfishing with scuba gear has been prohibited, recreational fishers stilltake more creatures than commercial fishing. Divers, with the best of intentions, are feeding groupers, unaware that they are effectively domesticating them, along with the Napoleon fish and sharks.
Rangers have a great deal to do to teach tourists the basic rules of conduct in marine environments.
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