Hol Chan Marine Reserve

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Hol Chan Marine Reserve is a renowned marine protected area off the coast of Belize, famous for its vibrant coral reefs, abundant marine life, and popular snorkeling and diving sites.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf marine protected area
area approximately 18 square kilometers
containsSpecies Caribbean reef shark
Caribbean spiny lobster
green sea turtle
groupers
hawksbill sea turtle
loggerhead sea turtle
linked to: Caretta caretta

moray eels
nurse shark
parrotfish
queen conch
snappers
southern stingray
spotted eagle ray
country Belize
established 1987
governingBody Belize Fisheries Department
hasEcosystem coral reef
mangrove forest
seagrass beds
hasFeature Hol Chan Cut
Shark Ray Alley
hasHabitatType channel
fringing reef
mangrove cayes
seagrass meadow
hasZone Zone A – Coral Reef
Zone B – Seagrass Beds
Zone C – Mangroves
Zone D – Shark Ray Alley
iucnCategory II
knownFor abundant marine life
scuba diving
snorkeling
vibrant coral reefs
legalStatus no-take zone in core areas
locatedIn Caribbean Sea
locatedOffCoastOf Ambergris Caye
Caye Caulker
nameMeaning Little Channel in Mayan
nearestTown San Pedro
partOf Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System
primaryObjective conservation of coral reef ecosystems
promotion of sustainable tourism
protection of fish stocks
regulatesActivity anchoring
fishing
tourism operations
tourismActivity boat excursions
guided snorkeling tours
underwater photography

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Belize District hasProtectedArea Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Belize cayes hasProtectedArea Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System containsSite Hol Chan Marine Reserve
San Pedro Town hasAttraction Hol Chan Marine Reserve (nearby)
linked to: Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Caye Caulker Village hasNearbyAttraction Hol Chan Marine Reserve
San Pedro touristAttraction Hol Chan Marine Reserve (nearby)
linked to: Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Ambergris Caye hasNearbyAttraction Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Caye Caulker hasProtectedAreaNearby Hol Chan Marine Reserve