Tourists flock to Cheradia despite restrictions, raising biodiversity concerns

Tourists are prohibited from visiting Cheradia, located at the southern tip of Saint Martin’s Island. Despite the restrictions, however, tourists continue to visit the area every day. Some walk, while others travel by easy-bikes (locally known as tomtoms), motorcycles or bicycles to the Madhyardia area of the island before proceeding to Cheradia.As a result of these visits, red crabs, snails and…