Properties (77)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:island
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gptkbp:accessibility |
accessible by boat or plane
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gptkbp:area |
approximately 30 square miles
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gptkbp:biodiversity |
high biodiversity
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gptkbp:climate |
tropical climate
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gptkbp:communityInvolvement |
local communities involved in conservation
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gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
ongoing conservation efforts
supported by various NGOs |
gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Mayan_heritage
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gptkbp:ecosystem |
provides ecosystem services
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gptkbp:educationalPrograms |
offers educational programs for visitors
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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
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gptkbp:fishSpecies |
important for local fishing industry
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gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
coral reef system
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important for fishing and trade
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gptkbp:homeTo |
various marine species
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Turneffe Atoll
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gptkbp:localEconomy |
supports local economy through tourism
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gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Belize
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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
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gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Belize_Barrier_Reef
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gptkbp:protectedArea |
gptkb:Turneffe_Atoll_Marine_Reserve
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gptkbp:researchInterest |
various research institutions conduct studies
marine_biology_research |
gptkbp:surroundingArea |
several small cays
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gptkbp:tourism |
kayaking
beach activities sailing wildlife watching fishing tours |
gptkbp:touristAttraction |
ecotourism activities
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gptkbp:waterManagement |
gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
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gptkbp:wildlife |
bird species
dolphins various fish species sea turtles manatees |