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The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System stretches from the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula down to the Bay Islands of Honduras. It includes the Belize Barrier Reef. This reef structure is the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest barrier reef in the world.

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Where is the 2nd Largest Barrier reef?

The second largest barrier reef in the world is located off the coast of Belize in Central America. Known as the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, it spans over 600 miles and is a popular destination for snorkeling and diving.


Do barracuda live in the Belize barrier reef?

Yes there are many fish in the belize barrier reef and this is of them Abby's Admirier


What is Belize known for?

Belize. Formally British Honduras.


Where is Longest coral reef in the pacific ocean?

The longest coral reef in the Pacific Ocean is the Belize Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Belize. Stretching over 190 miles (approximately 300 kilometers), it is part of the larger Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. This reef is renowned for its biodiversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting marine enthusiasts and researchers alike.


How is the Belize barrier reef going to be helped in the future?

It cant, the Belize barrier reef is said to become extinct in 2012, nothing will be left on IT!!!


When was the Belize barrier reef discovered?

12


What is the size of Belize barrier reef?

1mm


Where is the second largest barrier reef in the world?

The worlds second longest barrier reef is the un-named barrier reef approximately half a mile away from the coast of Belize.


The depth of the Belize Barrier Reef?

About 130 ft.


What are two famous landmarks in Belize?

I can only think of one. Which is the Belize Barrier Reef.


What is Latin America's longest reef?

The Belize Barrier Reef is considered to be Latin America's longest reef. In second place is the Great Barrier Reef which is located in Australia.


What is the longest reef in North America?

the longest reef of north America is the longest reef in the continent