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Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
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Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
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About Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
Belize Barrier Reef is a coral reef on the coast of Belize. It fell under the Latin American and the Caribbean region. It is located 300 meters offshore in the north while 40 kilometers south in the country limit. It is 300 kilometers long and is a part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, It became a World Heritage Site in 1996. It remained an endangered site from 2009 to 2018 when it was removed from the list of World Heritage sites.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System

  • It is on the second rank among the biggest coral reef system throughout the world, the first being the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
  • The site is the top tourist attraction being ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling.
    The site is the top tourist attraction being ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling.
  • It is also an important source for the fishing industry.
  • The amazing fact about the reef is that only 10 percent of the reef is discovered until now contains 70 species of hard coral, 500 species of fish, 36 species of soft corals, and several invertebrate species.
    The amazing fact about the reef is that only 10 percent of the reef is discovered until now contains 70 species of hard coral, 500 species of fish, 36
  • The site is under the threat due to oceanic pollution, shipping, fishing, and uncontrolled tourism. Also, global warming and hurricanes which led to coral bleaching are deteriorating the identity of the reef. Though preventive steps are taken the site is no longer a World Heritage Site. It should be conserved so that we can explore the unknown world under the ocean.
    The site is under the threat due to oceanic pollution, shipping, fishing, and uncontrolled tourism. Also, global warming and hurricanes which led to c

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