Unlike most of Belize’s popular diving sites, the Witconcrete Wreck is a very new destination (dating back to just 2021), and it’s man-made! In September of 2021, the Belizean government decided to sink a historical 375-foot shipping vessel to not only create a new and unique dive spot but also to provide a man-made coral for the sea creatures of the Caribbean ocean. Visit Half Moon Caye and the Half Moon Caye Wall A beautiful and lush ocean wall with an array of different sea creatures including groupers, toadfish, razorfish, and yellowtail snappers, The Half Moon Caye Wall is an extremely popular diving site in Belize that is friendly to divers of all skill levels. Located in the world-famous Half Moon Caye, the Half Moon Caye Wall is part of a nature reserve protected by both the Belizean government and South American law. The area is home to many schools of colourful fish, such as baitfish, cubera snappers, tiger grouper, filefish and white-spotted toadfish, along with other aquatic life, such as manta rays, hammerhead sharks, eagle rays, turtles, nurse sharks and reef sharks. During your diving adventure, you’ll have sufficient cover from mangroves in the area and access to a shallow lagoon. You’ll be staying in the heart of it all. This atoll is one of the best dive areas in Belize, with more than 70 sites to visit. From there, your dive leaders will lead you to the wall where you can head into the deep blue waters to explore the black coral formations and seek our larger fish, like tiger groups and barracuda. Starting at the tabletop formation, your dive excursion will have you surrounded in colour and provide you opportunities for brilliant photographs of coral, cleaning stations, and sea life. ![]() Often overlooked because of its proximity to the Great Blue Hole, this Belize barrier reef destination is teaming in schools of fish that live within the lush coral gardens and is always a favourite dive destination for our guests. Located on the southern tip of Turneffe Atoll, The Aquarium (also called Long Caye Aquarium) is a popular Belize dive destination because it attracts a variety of colourful marine life and has a magnificent 50-foot wall. They’re a rare sight around the world and Belize is the place to catch a glimpse of them, much less swim with them if you’d like. But the main creatures you’ll want to see are the gentle whale sharks commonly seen in this area between April to June. ![]() This atoll is home to king mackerel, eagle rays, bonefish, tarpon, groupers and many other sea creatures, along with astonishing coral formations and sea sponges. The Half Moon Caye natural monument can also be found in the southeast part of the reef. While it’s the smallest of Belize’s atolls since it only covers an area of about 200 square kilometres, there’s lots to be seen in these crystal clear waters. This is one of the most infamous atolls since it’s where the Great Blue Hole is located. It also has unique features, including many different reef types in one area, atolls and mangrove cays located away from the shore. The reef stands out thanks to its untouched, pure condition and large size. During your ocean explorations, you have the chance to see over 500 types of fish, 65 marine corals, along with many different kinds of sponges, crustaceans and molluscs. You’ll be exposed to all kinds of plant life, with the reef boasting 178 types of plants that grow on land and 247 types of plants that grow in the water. The largest West Indian manatee population lives in the area, with numbers of between 300 to 700. The reef is home to numerous threatened species, such as the West Indian manatee, the green turtle, the hawksbill turtle, the loggerhead turtle and the American crocodile. The reef is a UNESCO heritage site, and it’s the second-largest reef system in the world with its seven sites (Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve, Great Blue Hole, Half Moon Caye, South Water Caye, Glovers Reef, Laughing Bird Caye and Sapodilla Cayes) showcasing how a reef develops. The Belize Barrier Reef is the largest living reef in the Northern Hemisphere, with an area that stretches about 300 kilometres. Explore the Beauty of Belize Barrier Reef
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