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Why the park existsChalet Caribe reef in 1971
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Coral disease and bleaching
In the 1970's, divers noticed the reef declining and fishermen were not catching the same quantity and quality of fish as in years past. Preliminary studies indicated that coastline development, water pollution and over fishing were the causes of this decline. In 1983, the international dive press drew attention to the apparent lack of concern for Jamaica's reefs. This prompted local divers to begin lobbying the Ministry of Tourism for the implementation of the marine park.
 
A Brief Timeline
Schools of fish
• 1986: Minister of tourism forms action committee for the development of marine parks in Jamaica
• 1986: OAS feasibility studies report
• 1987: National Resources Conservation Authority report
• 1989: Establishment of Pilot Project for National Marine Parks
• 1991: Montego Bay Marine Park established
• 1996: Management delegation to MBMP Trust
• 2002: Celebrating 10 years as a national marine park
 
     
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