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Coral Reef Belize Barrier
World Heritage

Coral Reef Belize Barrier

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized Belize's Barrier Reef as a World Natural Heritage in 1996.

December 18, 2018
Discover new shark species in the Atlantic Ocean
Oceanography

Discover new shark species in the Atlantic Ocean

Scientists from the Florida Institute of Technology found a new six-bearing shark in the waters off Belize, the Atlantic Ocean, and the IFL Science on February 23.

December 18, 2018
Migratory birds learn
Animal world

Migratory birds learn

As with many tourists learning local words, migratory birds seem to learn and understand the common calls of unrelated birds they encounter on their journey.

December 16, 2018
Climate change threatens cultural heritage
Environment

Climate change threatens cultural heritage

Rising sea levels, rising ocean temperatures, floods and other earth-related greenhouse disasters are threatening the world's cultural assets, according to the Environme…

December 16, 2018
Places never have winter
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Places never have winter

In Belize or Puerto Rico, the only cold thing you can feel is ice in cocktails.

December 16, 2018
Fantasy ocean seen from above
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Fantasy ocean seen from above

White clouds embrace huge hills, water holes, rainbows above the islands are unforgettable scenes on the sea.

December 15, 2018
Paradise of birds
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Paradise of birds

Forests in Belize, Central America, are home to a multitude of birds, from ancient bare herons to emeralds.

December 15, 2018