The development in that area is being called Tarpon Bay. There is approval from the central building authority for 4 houses to be build. The developer went around the local building authority to get that approval. All the mangroves you see cut in that area have been done so illegally. Forestry have been sent the information and photos but no-one has been prosecuted as yet. The island master plan calls for this area to be non-development due to it being low lying mangrove wetlands.

South Beach Belize - how it will effect Ambergris caye

South Beach Belize is a mega development planned for the Southern tip of Ambergris Caye Belize. It borders the world renowned Hol Chan Marine reserve. This video was produced by the Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development and aired on local television to highlight the dangers associated with this and similar projects planned for Ambergris caye,