Odyssey

There have been expeditions to the mysterious deep—bottomless oceanic trenches with otherworldly luminescent creatures. Some believe the oceanic depths are the only parts of our watery world left to explore.

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Sharks are important apex predators in marine ecosystems. Yet they are facing terrible threats such as overharvesting and related finning. 

Illegal sand mining (for aragonite) is taking place in many countries around the world. These practices cause loss of natural beaches and ecosystems, and changes in water flows.

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The removal of vegetation on the landscape has dramatic impacts on the flats ecosystem, including increased sedimentation and nutrient enrichment. 

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Mangroves are being destroyed at an alarming rate, jeopardizing essential habitat for marine life and increasing the vulnerability of coastal communities to the effects of rising sea levels.

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Dredging is often needed for navigation and cosmetic altering of coastlines. Unfortunately, what is removed cannot easily be replaced. Once gone, the ecosystem is permanently altered.

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The beauty and bounty provided by flats also promotes their uncontrolled development.

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As humans flock to the coastlines and global populations increase, demands for fish protein escalate. Without adequate controls in place, species on the flats are especially vulnerable. 

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Not to be confused with Dos Equis (the fine Mexican lager), the Seis Equis (6X) challenges anglers to land six flats species on flies in a single day: tarpon, bonefish, permit, barracuda, jack crevalle and snook. 

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Alas, a large problem also lies beneath the surface. The second longest reef in the world, the Mesoamerican Reef runs along the Atlantic coast of Mexico and Belize. 

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When you arrive in Xcalak, the first thing you notice is the water. It’s breathtaking. And with the reef just a couple hundred yards from the shore, the variety of colors is spectacular.

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