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Belize coral reef out of danger! - Catherine - 07-01-2018
Belize has worked to protect its 190 mile reef system from dangers like oil exploration, Mangrove loss and land development. The area was listed as a world heritage site in 1996 and they have taken the designation seriously.
This is a success story. Coral reefs can be protected.
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/belize-barrier-reef-unesco_us_5b332127e4b0cb56051d3541
Belize has not lost out because of this. Half their population is dependent on the reefs and they are a great source of tourist dollars.
Money from tourism is a renewable resource. People come year after year to see the reefs. By choosing to go with conservation Belize has saved a heritage site for all of us and they have created a long term economic resource. Oil exploration does its damage and leaves. Conservation and respecting the planet do actually bring their own rewards. Exploitation does not.
Well done Belize.