Port Honduras Marine Reserve

The Port Honduras Marine Reserve extends over 40,470 hectares of coastal waters, containing mangrove cayes, seagrass beds, and fringing reef systems.

The reserve received its protected status in January 2000 as part of Belize's initiative to safeguard marine ecosystems and support local fishing communities.

Local fishermen maintain their traditional practices within the reserve's general use zone, which represents 95 percent of the total protected area.

Visitors must register at the ranger station on Abalone Caye before entering the reserve, where specific regulations govern different activity zones.

The marine reserve serves as a nursery for the endangered goliath grouper and provides shelter to manatees, sea turtles, and numerous fish species.

Inception: 2000

GPS coordinates: 16.20300,-88.63400

Latest update: March 19, 2025 23:48