Explosions for the “Gender Reveal” in a protected marine sanctuary: indignation breaks out in Puerto Vallarta

Explosives and colored dust to reveal the kind of a creature that is about to be born. Balloons launched into the air, fireworks, monocolor piroettes to tell the enthusiastic relatives and friends present who will be male or female.

Is the Gender Reveal Partythe bizarre habit – now in vogue for a few years – to let the world known (of course, because the blue or pink placed is straight on the social pages), the sex of the very successful unborn child.

In short, a new way, strong and it seems indispensable, to spend unnecessary money and pollute the environment. Yes, because all the Cucuzzaro is not enough to organize a (useless) party between confetti and decorations of all sorts, but there is also a need to shoot hallucinating stuff in the air.

The “Gender Reveal” in a nature reserve

This is the case of what is happening in one of the most precious marine places on the peaceful coast of Mexico: Here the celebrations for the revelation of the sexy sex are transforming into a serious environmental problem.

The management for the environmental sustainability of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta In fact, he opened an investigation into a series of “Gender Reveal” events organized with the use of explosives and fireworks within the Natural Park Los Arcos de Gusaloyaa marine sanctuary famous for its biodiversity.

The biologist launched the alarm Bartolo Cruz RomeroHead of the Municipal Management, which declared that the case has already been reported to Federal Prosecutor for Environment Protection (Profep)the national body responsible for the control and protection of protected areas in Mexico.

Fireworks on the sea: when the party becomes threat

According to what Cruz Romero reported, they were Collected videos and photographs Published on social networks showing the explosion of pyrotechnic artifacts during the celebrations, which have become increasingly popular between tourists and local operators in the event sector. But what for many is a joyful moment, for the environment it can become a real disaster.

It is a delicate theme – explained the biologist – because we are in a protected natural area. Any activity that can alter its ecological balance must be evaluated and regulated. The complaint has already been transmitted to Profepa and we await his determinations.

The damage, according to experts, is not negligible: the noise of the explosions, the toxic emissions of the fires and residues left at sea or on the coast They represent a direct threat to marine habitats, already fragile and put under pressure by mass tourism.

Disappeared from social media: the move of the company under accusation

To make the situation even more complicated is the behavior of the company that would have organized the controversial events: All his social profiles have been recently deletedmaking it more difficult to identify and the possible sanction. Despite this, Cruz Romero confirmed that municipal investigations continue, and that all the legal routes are being explored to identify the managers.

It is not just a violation of the environmental rules – he added – but a direct attack on the delicate marine ecosystem that makes this area unique.

The protest of environmentalists and the appeal to institutions

The reaction of the environmental world was not long in coming, who asked Greater checks in protected areasa constant monitoring of tourist activities And Exemplary penalties for those who put biodiversity at risk of the place. The images of the explosions in such a delicate context have aroused indignation even among many citizens, who now ask for greater transparency and rigor in the management of environmental tourism.

Did you know?

Los Arcos de Gusaloya They are located south of Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The spectacular rock formations that emerge from the sea are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of marine fauna and tropical birdsand constitute one of the favorite destinations for snorkeling and diving. But precisely this fame risks becoming his condemnation, if tourism is not managed responsibly.

A clear message therefore comes today from Puerto Vallarta: not everything is lawful in the name of fun. And also the most innocent parties, if poorly managed, can leave deep scars on the environment.