Belize Barrier Reef

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Coral Reef
gptkbp:contains the Great Blue Hole
gptkbp:established gptkb:Christopher_Columbus
gptkbp:famousFor snorkeling
scuba diving
gptkbp:features marine reserves
atolls
cays
gptkbp:homeTo over 500 species of fish
over 60 species of coral
several species of sea turtles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Belize Barrier Reef
gptkbp:includes Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Shark_Ray_Alley
gptkbp:is a significant ecological area
a tourist attraction
a biodiversity hotspot
a site for conservation efforts
a site for educational programs
a site for coral restoration projects
a site for ecological tourism
a site for marine research
a popular research site
a habitat for dolphins
a habitat for manatees
a habitat for various seabirds
a key area for marine conservation efforts
a location for underwater photography
a place for marine wildlife observation
a source of livelihood for local communities
a unique marine ecosystem
a world heritage site at risk
a world-renowned diving destination
a_UNESCO_Biosphere_Reserve
a_UNESCO-listed_site
a_vital_resource_for_Belize's_economy
the_largest_reef_in_the_Northern_Hemisphere
gptkbp:length approximately 300 kilometers
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Belize
gptkbp:notableFor marine_biodiversity
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Mesoamerican_Barrier_Reef_System
gptkbp:provides coastal protection
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:International_Union_for_Conservation_of_Nature_(IUCN)
gptkbp:supports tourism industry
fishing communities
gptkbp:threats climate change
pollution
overfishing
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes