When I first heard about the underwater marvels of Belize, I knew I had to see them for myself. The stories of vibrant coral reefs, curious sea creatures and crystal-clear waters had me ...

When Hurricane Iris hit southern Belize in 2001, the country's magnificent corals were wrecked. But within 10 years, a radical restoration project brought the reef back to life.

It encourages the people and government of Belize, and the rest of us, to continue our work to preserve coral-reef ecosystems.” The Belize Barrier Reef System is the largest living barrier reef ...

Battering hurricanes, rampant oil exploration, and unchecked coastal development had ravaged the fragile ecosystem. By 2009 the downward spiral had become so severe for Belize’s Barrier Reef ...

A story of hope in troubling times. The discovery of a coral reef in Belize and Guatemala, larger than the size of Manhattan, marks a new chapter in understanding corals and fish that depend on ...

In 1842, Charles Darwin described the Belize Barrier Reef as "the most remarkable reef in the West Indies." Fast forward to 2021, only about 17 percent of live coral cover remains on fore-reefs in ...

Humberto Ramirez / Getty Images. Box jellyfish are considered the world’s most venomous creatures; their stings have caused 60 deaths in the past 100 years. They are found throughout warm ...

A Caribbean coral reef discovery marks a new chapter in understanding and saving corals. A story of hope in troubling times. The discovery of a coral reef in Belize and Guatemala, larger than the ...

Belize offers a wealth of action-packed adventures, from snorkeling in the Belize Barrier Reef to zip lining through the jungle. Find the best things to do in Belize.