It is declared a Protected Natural Area, with the character of National Park, the area known as Cozumel Reefs, located in the municipality of Cozumel, in the state of Quintana Roo. The area is composed of a polygon corresponding to the buffer zone, within which are located three subzones of management. These areas are considered fragile and sensitive environmental systems, for which the general public must abide by the provisions of the respective Management Program and the provisions contained in the Decree published on June 7th, 2000 in the Official Gazette of the Federation.
Natural Protected Area for the conservation of biodiversity with International Designation: RAMSAR site with registration number 1449; MaB in the year 2016.