Conserving Cuba, After the Embargo
source: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/25/science/25cuba.html
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Through accidents of geography and history, Cuba is a priceless ecological resource. That is why many scientists are so worried about what will become of it after Fidel Castro and his associates leave power and, as is widely anticipated, the American government relaxes or ends its trade embargo.
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I'm headed there in a few weeks! I plan to spend as much of my money as possible outside the government's control and stay away from tourist districts as well. Tourism remains one of the few industries to which ordinary locals have access in terms of income and communication; the vast majority of locals want you there; human-rights abuses are less likely to occur in areas where the international community is present; the majority (possibly over 80%) of a careful independent traveller's expenses goes into the private sector. Also we can help teach the cuban people how caring for their resources will mean having their resources take care of them...
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