The Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute presents it’s Coastal Awareness Week 2014. Please see flyers for more information on the different activities that will be taking place during the week.
by Belize CZMAI on Sep 15th, 2014
TagsThe Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute presents it’s Coastal Awareness Week 2014. Please see flyers for more information on the different activities that will be taking place during the week.
The coastal zone of Belize is a complex system comprised of the barrier reef, the three offshore atolls, hundreds of patch reefs, extensive seagrass beds, mangrove forests, and over 1,000 cayes. This area is home to several endangered species such as the West Indian manatee, American crocodile, marine turtles and several birds. It is a very dynamic region where land and sea meet, resulting in highly productive natural processes.
Most of the development pressures are occurring along the coast and cayes, resulting in degraded coastal resources and loss of critical habitat.