Belize Barrier Reef, Marine reserve in Belize.
The Belize Barrier Reef extends 185 miles along the Caribbean coast, containing over 400 islands and three distinct atolls within its protected waters.
The coral formation began developing 500 million years ago, preceding human existence, and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Marine biologists and researchers from global institutions conduct studies on the 500 fish species and 70 hard coral varieties within the reserve system.
Visitors can access the reef through multiple entry points along the coast, with water temperatures remaining constant between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
The reserve contains the Great Blue Hole, a 400-foot-deep underwater sinkhole measuring 1000 feet across with limestone formations dating back 150,000 years.
Part of: Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System
GPS coordinates: 17.26250,-88.05278
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38
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