http://statenews.com Stories from The State News en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:11:59 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/03/be_conscious_of_endangered_species_when_buying_souvenirs The approach of spring break draws near, a time when millions of families and students travel to Mexico and the Caribbean for a sun- and sand-filled beach vacation. Many vacationers will try multiple activities at their destination, such as snorkeling and deep-sea fishing, while others may spend their entire vacation lazing around on white-sand beaches. Whatever activities the tourists participate in, it almost can be guaranteed that purchasing souvenirs and gifts to take home will be one of them. Herein lies the problem. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:11:59 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/03/be_conscious_of_endangered_species_when_buying_souvenirs