Turneffe Atoll

GPTKB entity

Properties (77)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:island
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by boat or plane
gptkbp:area approximately 30 square miles
gptkbp:biodiversity high biodiversity
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local communities involved in conservation
gptkbp:conservationEfforts ongoing conservation efforts
supported by various NGOs
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Mayan_heritage
gptkbp:ecosystem provides ecosystem services
gptkbp:educationalPrograms offers educational programs for visitors
gptkbp:environmentalImpact climate change
pollution
overfishing
sea level rise
vulnerable to hurricanes
gptkbp:environmentalProtection designated marine protected area
critical marine ecosystem
gptkbp:established gptkb:Maya_civilization
gptkbp:fishSpecies important for local fishing industry
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures coral reef system
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for fishing and trade
gptkbp:homeTo various marine species
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Turneffe Atoll
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local economy through tourism
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Belize
gptkbp:marineSafety sponges
mollusks
crabs
sharks
jellyfish
crustaceans
rays
sea cucumbers
snapper
lobsters
anemones
sea stars
clownfish
barracudas
coral species
lionfish
sea fans
octopuses
batfish
blennies
cardinalfish
damselfish
gobies
parrotfish
pufferfish
scad
surgeonfish
triggerfish
urchins
sea grasses
wrasses
groupers
gorgonians
gptkbp:notableFor diving and snorkeling
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Belize_Barrier_Reef
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:Turneffe_Atoll_Marine_Reserve
gptkbp:researchInterest various research institutions conduct studies
marine_biology_research
gptkbp:surroundingArea several small cays
gptkbp:tourism kayaking
beach activities
sailing
wildlife watching
fishing tours
gptkbp:touristAttraction ecotourism activities
gptkbp:waterManagement gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
gptkbp:wildlife bird species
dolphins
various fish species
sea turtles
manatees