Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Hol Chan Marine Reserve is a marine reserve close to Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, off the coast of Belize. It covers approximately 18 km² (4,448 acres) of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forest. Hol Chan is Mayan for "little channel".
| Hol Chan Marine Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Corals lining the Hol Chan Cut | |
Map of Belize | |
| Location | Gulf of Honduras, Belize |
| Nearest city | San Pedro Town |
| Coordinates | 17.869°N 88.003°W |
| Area | 18 km² (4,448 acres) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Visitors | 36,887 (in 2001) |
| Governing body | Hol Chan Marine Reserve Trust Fund Committee |
| Website | www |
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