By Ted Danson, Source: Huffington Post

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Belize’s Lighthouse Reef Atoll is the home of the world-famous Great Blue Hole — a massive underwater sinkhole and World Heritage Site. The islands that make up this ring of coral reefs are known for their crystal blue waters, white sand beaches, and vibrant coral reef. Hundreds of species of fish swim amid towering corals, while sea turtles and manatees browse the expansive meadows of sea grass. But two of the islands that make up this special place could soon be dredged and paved to make way for race cars, golfers, and a tarmac.

Foreign developers are planning a massive luxury resort on the atoll, which is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System — the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere and a thriving marine ecosystem. Called Puerto Azul, the proposed project would decimate important marine habitat and compromise the integrity of Belize’s eco-based tourism industry.

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