Adrienne "Joan" Duperly, who has campaigned unceasingly for the preservation of the Blue Lagoon, easily one of Portie's most recognizable attractions, was on hand at the Portland Chamber of Commerce meeting to share the good news from the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. The Preservation Notice has been signed which is the first step to protecting the integrity of the Lagoon as per a letter from the Trust (see letter in the Blue Lagoon's site at this link:


http://bluelagoonjamaica.blogspot.com/2011/12/great-victory-for-blue-lagoon-jamaica.html

Discussions are now underway with the Nature Conservancy to fund the establishment of fish sanctuaries within and outside the confines of the Lagoon, a popular spot for leisure and water sports, including the demanding practice of free-diving (diving without the aid of oxygen).