The marine reserve is 4 miles (6 km) south of San Pedro and encompasses an area of 5 miles ² (16 km ²) that includes the barrier reef,
sea grass flats, mangrove areas and the center - piece cut in the barrier reef.
It offers the BEST diving in Belize: The atoll is full of mangroves and
sea grass flats which act like feeding grounds for sea creatures.
Set on the edge of
sea grass flats where the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay meet the Atlantic Ocean live a cluster of seven wooden shacks with a history as wild as they come.
Not exact matches
1/4 cup chopped
flat leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 teaspoons capers, rinsed and chopped 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste 2 cloves garlic, minced Pinch of chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon good quality
sea salt, plus extra 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons 1 1/2 pounds
grass - fed beef flap meat, trimmed and cut into four portions Fresh black pepper
But these boutique digs boast A / C, free WiFi,
flat screen satellite TVs, kitchenettes, luxurious Coco - Mat mattresses (made from
sea grass and coconut) and spacious terraces with private outdoor Jacuzzis commanding heavenly views of the cerulean Aegean S
sea grass and coconut) and spacious terraces with private outdoor Jacuzzis commanding heavenly views of the cerulean Aegean
SeaSea.
However, it's important to keep in mind that
sea grass beds are very important fish nurseries and they are responsible for the diversity and abundance of fishes you see when fishing our
flats and snorkeling Belize's Barrier Reef!
While exploring the
grass flats, they often dig for clams, find
sea horses, pipefish, various shells, stingray, horse shoe crab and much other aquatic life.
This involves the following intimately interrelated habitats; the coral reef, the back reef
flats, the
sea grass beds, the mangroves and the littoral forest.
These destructive and unsustainable practices lead to the loss of critical habitats including
sea grass, backreef
flats and mangroves.
Natural textures like
sea grass, leather, and lacquered wood keeps a colorless room from going
flat.