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| Sustainable Southern Belize: Belize Regional Initiative |
| Help scientists and local community groups collect information on the ecology and health of the different ecosystems to help preserve and protect southern Belize. |
     
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On The Expedition This tiny Central American country, about the size of Massachusetts, is bursting at the seams with tropical biodiversity. It is bejeweled by the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, second only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and retains 93 percent of its tropical forest, nearly half of it under legal protection. But despite having one of the lowest population densities in the world, Belize is not protected from immense environmental concerns. Coastal development, industrial growth, overfishing, and tourism activities are changing the landscape. You can be part of a multi-national initiative to monitor and protect the health of the Meso-American Barrier Reef ecosystem, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the communities that depend on it. Meals and Accommodations Sapodilla Cayes Teams will stay in a new eco-friendly research station called the Living Reef Center, which provides shared rooms, fans, and bath facilities. The white sand beach is just steps from your room. Big breakfasts, packed lunches, and dinners of local specialties such as fry jacks, kriol bread, conch (in season), and stew chicken will be prepared for you. Port Honduras Teams will stay in a waterfront hotel in Punta Gorda, with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Rooms will be shared, and are air conditioned. Breakfast and dinner will be enjoyed at the hotel or local restaurants, offering regional fare, and packed lunches will be eaten in the field. More Information Find out more about each expedition in the Belize Regional Initiative: Queen Conchs of Belize - Teen Team Coastal Ecology of the Sapodilla Cayes Coastal Ecology of Port Honduras
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Research Summary Queen Conchs of Belize Coastal Ecology of the Sapodilla Cayes |
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About the Research Area The Earthwatch Belize research focus area runs east from the ridge tops of the Maya Mountains through rainforests, coastal plains, and mangrove forests to the world’s second largest barrier reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique slice of tropical habitat is home to whale sharks, manatees, jaguars, crocodiles, and over 540 species of birds. Southern Belize is populated by a great diversity of people and cultures, including Garifuna, Maya, East Indian, and Creole, and is steeped in the rich history of the Mayan civilization. In its second year of operation, Earthwatch Belize will continue to bring together researchers to concentrate on marine and coastal issues in two locations in Toledo District: Port Honduras Marine Reserve and Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve. Research efforts will also be expanded to work in the Golden Stream Corridor Preserve, TIDE lands, and surrounding rainforest and riverine ecosystems. |
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Locations shown are approximate.
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