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This is what the first human city on Mars, Nüwa, would look like.

In recent months, the project to bring human life to Mars has been presented. This ambitious project aims to create a human society on Martian lands by building a city capable of providing the necessary elements to support life as we know it.

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In recent months, the project to bring human life to Mars has been presented. This ambitious project aims to create a human society on Martian lands by building a city capable of providing the necessary elements to support life as we know it.

Named Nüwa, the city presented by the Astrobiology Center of the CSIC in Spain will be (possibly) the first human city on Mars.
Nüwa will be built on a vertical, radiation-shielded wall that is intended to house 250,000 people.

The complex will take place in an area of Mars called Tempe Mensa, located in the planet's northern hemisphere.

The challenges of creating a communitarian society on Mars

Although the idea of establishing a human city on Mars is very well heard, the project involves great scientific and technological challenges to make it a safe place for humans.

One of the first challenges is to reach Mars, since with current technology it would take nine months to make the trip.

Once arrived at the site more challenges will await the adventurers, gravity is much lower on the Martian surface, ultraviolet rays 100 times more powerful than on Earth, oxygen, food production, freezing temperature, among other factors that could lead to the collapse of the project even losing human lives. 

Undoubtedly, life on Mars is hostile, little do we know what it has in store in "lands" so far away from our planet, however it is an idea that we have to take into account for the survival of the human race. 

 

The construction of Nüwa is projected to begin in the year 2054, however, given the conditions of the red planet it would take almost another 50 years to complete the work, being until 2100 when the city will be ready to be inhabited. 

Scientists and engineers will try to solve the problems (there are quite a few) one by one, an example of this is to build the constructions in the craters of Mars, where the levels of ultraviolet radiation are expected to be similar to those on Earth.

So now you know, if you want to travel to this literally out-of-this-world city you will have to save 300 thousand dollars, which is what the trip is estimated to cost. 

 

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This is what the first human city on Mars, Nüwa, would look like.

Did you know that the second coral reef largest on the planet is located in the Yucatan Peninsula? It is the second coral reef largest in the world, measuring no less than 1,000 kilometers in length.

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Also known as the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System (MBRS), it is a coral reef that extends along the Caribbean coast and passes through Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras.

It is the largest coral reef located in the western hemisphere and its extension places it after the Great Barrier Reef, which is located in Australia.

What exactly is it, what makes up this amazing ecosystem?

This second largest barrier reef in the world is a component of several ecosystems, including mangroves, lagoons and coastal wetlands. Each of these elements is important to the preservation of the whole. Mangroves act as buffers and help prevent land-based pollution from entering the ocean. They can also be used as nurseries for coral reef fish, as well as for feeding various marine species.

This ecosystem faces many threats, some are natural, such as tropical storms, and others are caused by human activities, such as overfishing and pollution.

Where is it located?

SAM is known for its abundance of mollusks, mammals, algae, more than 500 species of fish and 65 species of corals. Some species that inhabit these coral reefs are endangered, such as green sea turtles, hawksbill and red sea turtles, as well as manatees, or are listed as endangered species, such as the whale shark.

One of the largest coral reefs in the world, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, also known as the Mesoamerican Reef or Great Mayan Reef, extends from Canto Island and the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to the Gulf Islands. In Honduras, it extends for more than 600 miles. The coral reef system includes several protected areas and parks, including Cozumel Reefs National Park, Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Xcalak Reefs National Park and Cayos Cochinos Marine Park.

The Great Barrier Reef of Central America is located off the coast of Cancun, Riviera Maya and Costa Maya, making it a prime destination for those interested in scuba diving and snorkeling during their vacation.

Did you know that...

The Belize Barrier Reef Protected Area Network was added to the World Heritage List in 1996 due to its excellent natural system, but became part of the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2009 "due to the destruction of mangroves and ecosystems. The ocean, oil extraction are in the sea and the development of unsustainable construction projects".

How to get to and what to do in the world's second largest barrier reef

You can reach these areas by plane or by sea. After arriving at the island, you have the opportunity to participate in various activities, such as snorkeling and scuba diving. Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres is an ideal activity for the whole family, because you can not only have a great time, but also get to know the rich biodiversity of the Caribbean. Turtles and starfish on the beach are just a small part of what you can see while snorkeling in Isla Mujeres.

Millions of tourists come to the area every year and have the opportunity to dive in secluded spots, swim with the most concentrated whale sharks on the planet and relax on the spectacular beaches.

The importance of the SAM

Coral reefs are considered one of the most complex, vital and beautiful systems on the planet.

They provide food and shelter to more than 25% of marine life, and their function is vital, not only for the species that live in coral reefs, but also for humans. Because of their existence we have obtained enormous benefits, such as:

  • They reduce greenhouse gases.
  • They are living breakwaters that protect the coast from waves and storms.
  • They protect the coast from erosion and flooding by absorbing 97% of the energy generated by waves.

The MAR not only represents a unique biodiversity worth protecting, but also provides ecosystem services that are vital to the community. More than 2 million people depend directly on the marine resources of the MAR for their survival. Coral reefs have ecosystem functions that are vital to coastal communities, such as coastal protection during major storms, support for commercial and local fisheries, local consumption and tourism.

Over the years, for various reasons, protection of the Mesoamerican Reef system has continued. Some have become part of global pollution, such as rising water temperatures, while others are part of human predation, as well as tourist incursions into the area during the last few decades.

Faced with this reality, some campaigns have been carried out to raise awareness and save the second largest coral reef in the world, because the area and the underwater creatures are a very important ecosystem.

One of the most ambitious projects is the Cancun Museum of Underwater Art (MUSA), which acts as an artificial coral reef through sculptures that promote the generation of coral reefs and marine life. Have you ever seen an underwater museum before? And what better than to know the reason for its existence, to conserve and generate more marine life. We invite you to know more incredible and curious places in Mexico.

Tour the different sites and perform activities such as diving, snorkeling, boat rides and visit the islands within the area of the second largest barrier reef in the world.

Remember to follow the relevant instructions to safeguard the coral reef. Make sure you make a trip that guarantees your safety and gives you all the tips to keep the coral reef alive and clean, such as not touching fish and corals and using biodegradable sunscreen.

Would you like to live near the second largest barrier reef in the world? Check out our properties we have available near this area.


The MAR starts from Contoy Island in the Yucatan Peninsula, in the northern region, and travels south along the coasts of Belize, through its cays and atolls, Guatemala and ends in Honduras, near the Bay Islands.

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