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“They wanted to wipe us off the map. But we’re ... just offshore: Belize’s most important natural asset, the world’s second-largest barrier reef. Stretching 170 miles around coastal ...

In 1996, UNESCO designated the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System a World Heritage ... Buried in the public record, advocates found a map showing oil concessions in the country.

Its name translates to "Little Channel," in reference to a coral-filled gap in Belize's immense barrier reef. Encompassing 3 square miles, this densely populated aquatic zone is a sanctuary for ...

The second-largest coral reef system in the world, the Belize Barrier Reef spans about 190 miles off the coast of the tropical Central American travel destination. Given its vast size, it's ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Endangered Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) and other shark species are making a striking recovery in Belize after plummeting due to ...

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and second in size after the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, the Belize Barrier Reef extends more than 180 miles along the coast of Belize. Dive, snorkel, or do as ...

Investigate coral reefs, manatees, howler monkeys, jaguars, and other wildlife while learning the methods communities are using to sustain them. Join our partner, The Belize Zoo, and explore diverse ...

Most are in the Pacific. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, its elliptical-shaped reef system—coincidentally shaped like Belize itself—stretches 18 miles long and 7 miles ...

Home to almost 1,400 species, the Belize Barrier Reef is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996. Home to almost 1,400 ...

In 2001, the Central American country of Belize - long favoured as a haven for divers and snorkelers from across the globe - was hit hard by Hurricane Iris. Its magnificent reefs were largely ...