We assessed the condition of reefs of two protected areas in Cuba and Mexico.
Indicators were related to hard corals, macroalgae and Diadema antillarum.
Studied reefs are in different stages of changes that Caribbean reefs are facing.
Both Guanahacabibes reefs in Cuba showed a very similar condition in coral dominance.
Cancun reefs display different patterns between them and with those in Cuba.