DOE Confirms Norwegian Cruise Line Damages Reef


This photo shows Norwegian Cruise Line illegally dumping boulders on healthy, living coral at Harvest Caye in southern Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line is destroying Belize's reef in preparing Harvest Caye as its cruise port.


Harvest Caye: Coral Damage
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Oceana Belize continues to closely monitor the disturbing reports and photos coming out of the Placencia area regarding the destruction of live coral as part of the initial phases of Norweigan Cruise Line project. We note that the Department of Environment has issued a verbal stop order for the project and we look forward to the full report on the damage caused by the introduction of the artificial material to the area. Again, these incidents highlight the vulnerability of our marine resources. Every effort must be made to ensure their protection.