Paradise in peril

San Salvador. A Bahamian oasis where divers spot Nassau groupers and swim near unthreatened hammerheads. But there is trouble in paradise. According to a Miami Herald article, the island's sea life and surroundings may be threatened. Evidence of illegal shark finning along with rumors of scuba divers illegally spearing lobster and fish has led to talks on plans for a no-take zone, to conserve resources. Land based operations such as development of a world-class golf course could threaten San Salvador's reefs and walls steeply spanning fro 20 to 2000 feet.

Local residents, researchers, and dive operators are circulating petitions and forming meetings to create support for a marine reserve.
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