Coral Reef Protection

The Central American country of Belize is home to the second largest coral reef system in the world. The reefs are made up of tiny plant-like animals that need clean, clear waters and sunlight to survive. But these natural wonders are severely threatened and could disappear within the next hundred years unless drastic measures are taken. The government of Belize, in partnership with the International Coral Reef Foundation, Ted Turner’s UN Foundation and the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, is working to reverse the decline of the reefs so that future generations can not only enjoy them but also benefit from them.