Luke Inman on the Importance of Espiritu Santo

“Espiritu Santo Island is probably the most important resource for the City of La Paz”

Award Winning Filmmaker, Photographer, Writer and dive operator, Luke Inman Talks About the Importance of Isla Espiritu Santo to the City of La Paz, Mexico. Luke Inman is the owner of the responsible diving operation, Cortez Expeditions, based in La Paz, Mexico. Luke and his team regularly take out guests to dive on the various dive sites around the Espiritu Santo Archipelago.

The lucrative ecotourism and scuba diving industries play an important role in the health of the economy of La Paz city and rely heavily on a healthy ecosystem. However, the future of this marine treasure is under attack from illegal and destructive fishing practices.

Watch the video by Espíritu Santo es parte de ti to hear Luke’s views about the importance of Isla Espiritu Santo, problems facing the island and what needs to be done to protect it.

February 15, 2017

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