Locals and environmental groups warn that a Los Arcos de Mismaloya gender reveal using explosives and colored powders risks nesting birds and water quality.
A recent social media promotion offering a gender reveal at the marine reserve of Los Arcos de Mismaloya has drawn sharp criticism from activists and residents concerned about potential ecological damage. The event, staged aboard a yacht in front of the famous rock arches, uses small explosive charges to send a loud bang and release colored powder—pink for a girl, blue for a boy. Critics say the noise . . .
