I could snorkel from shore, or kayak out to a sandbar and snorkel at the reef there. I met turtles, nurse sharks, barracuda ...

I could snorkel from shore, or kayak out to a sandbar and snorkel at the reef there. I met turtles, nurse sharks, barracuda ...

A 30-meter sediment core from Belize's Great Blue Hole reveals 5,700 years of hurricane history, showing a sharp rise in ...

A storm, even once it has passed, can leave traces in the ocean that last for thousands of years. These consist of sediment layers composed of coarse particles, which are different from the finer ...

From diving into the colorful coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef to swimming alongside whale sharks in the Maldives, the ...

Embarking on an adventure to Belize can be one of the most enriching experiences for travelers seeking a blend of natural ...

Rosie knows the Lighthouse Reef Atoll like the back of her fin. She calls this atoll home and is a matriarch of the thriving population of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) living there. Her ...

Belize is a small country in Central America that boasts the second-largest coral reef system in the world, after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Its coastline along the Caribbean Sea is dotted ...

But we couldn’t miss the world’s second largest barrier reef, so joined an Explora-curated snorkel excursion to Caye Caulker, one of the prettiest of Belize’s 200+ limestone islands.

To fully enjoy your Belizean adventure, knowing the best time to visit is key, as the weather and activities vary by season.