Reef Coral Brain Coral- There are many species of brain coral, but they all have the distinctive ridges that look uncannily like a brain. A type of stony coral, this order makes up the building blocks of the reef. Sea Fans- These gorgonians look just like their namesake. They wave elegantly in the current and […]
With water temperatures remaining warm year-round and the protected nature of the reef, it’s possible to find a fantastic diving experience at any time of the year. Home to three different Atolls, myriad cayes and many types of coral reef habitats, the diving found in this tiny jewel of a country is not to be […]
Do not: Chase or otherwise harass the wildlife Tempting though it may be to entice a moray eel out of its hidey-hole for a better look, hug a nurse shark or swim along with a green sea turtle, resist. A lot of times, this advice is for your safety, as well. Many creatures sting, bite […]
Blue Hole Diving Logistics The Blue Hole is about a 2-hour boat trip from Ambergris Caye, one way. The journey can be longer if seas are rough. There is a minimum number of 10-12 divers that must be on each trip in order for the excursion to happen on a given day. If there are […]
Day 1 Dive Sites: Mexico Rocks and Mexico Rocks Canyon Mexico Rocks is the newest marine protected area in Belize! The water is on average ten to twelve feet deep with excellent visibility inside the reef. This area that you see right off the dock at Costa Blu Adults Only Beach Resort is a patch […]
