Goals and Objectives of Hol Chan
1) To maintain a sample reef ecosystem in its natural state
- To restore the earlier beauty of the reserve area
- To preserve areas of critical habitat for endangered species
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Huge Elkhorn coral formations line the rim of the cut
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2) To provide recreation and tourism services and preserve
the value of the area for fisheries
- To provide an undisturbed area for recreational opportunities
in a controlled and well-informed manner
- To promote uses compatible with conservation development
objectives, primarily through zoning
- To provide protected habitats for important species
- To enhance the social and economic benefits of the area
3) To provide an area for education and research
- To foster general interest in the coastal environment
through educational programs
- To encourage scientific research in all sections of the park
4) To conserve genetic resources
- To provide an undisturbed area which will result in increased recruitment to the fisheries of the adjacent areas
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