SCI 230 Week 7 Day 5 Checkpoint: UNESCO Research Outline
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SCI 230 Week 7 Day 5
Checkpoint: UNESCO Research Outline
Based on your research on the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, discuss the key factors
contributing to the ecosystem's rich biodiversity, and analyze the threats posed to its
preservation. In your analysis, explain how human activities are impacting the reserve and what
protective measures have been implemented. Finally, suggest actions that individuals can take to
help preserve the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System.
Please provide a detailed response with a minimum of 1,500 words, citing relevant sources to
support your discussion.
Checkpoint: UNESCO Research Outline
Based on your research on the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, discuss the key factors
contributing to the ecosystem's rich biodiversity, and analyze the threats posed to its
preservation. In your analysis, explain how human activities are impacting the reserve and what
protective measures have been implemented. Finally, suggest actions that individuals can take to
help preserve the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System.
Please provide a detailed response with a minimum of 1,500 words, citing relevant sources to
support your discussion.
Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
Introduction:
The Belize Barrier Reef platform lies on the Atlantic-Caribbean coast of Belize, and
extends 260 kilometers from the border with Mexico to the north, to near the Guatemala
border to the south. The Reserve was inscribed as a natural World Heritage property in
1996. The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System belongs to the Central American
biogeographical province and is made up of the following areas:
1. Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve.
2. The northernmost part of Ambergris Caye.
3. The west area of Chetumal Bay.
4. Laughing Bird Caye National Park.
5. Half Moon Caye Natural Monument.
6. Blue Hole Natural Monument.
7. Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve.
8. South Water Caye Marine Reserve.
9. Sapodilla Cays Marine Reserve.
Body:
There is a vast amount of vegetation found in the area. In fact 178 species of vascular
plants, including 32 non-native species make up the vegetation found.
Mangrove forest
o There are three major types:
1. Buttonwood
2. Red mangrove
3. White mangrove
Littoral forest
o There are four type of trees which make up the Littoral forests:
Introduction:
The Belize Barrier Reef platform lies on the Atlantic-Caribbean coast of Belize, and
extends 260 kilometers from the border with Mexico to the north, to near the Guatemala
border to the south. The Reserve was inscribed as a natural World Heritage property in
1996. The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System belongs to the Central American
biogeographical province and is made up of the following areas:
1. Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve.
2. The northernmost part of Ambergris Caye.
3. The west area of Chetumal Bay.
4. Laughing Bird Caye National Park.
5. Half Moon Caye Natural Monument.
6. Blue Hole Natural Monument.
7. Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve.
8. South Water Caye Marine Reserve.
9. Sapodilla Cays Marine Reserve.
Body:
There is a vast amount of vegetation found in the area. In fact 178 species of vascular
plants, including 32 non-native species make up the vegetation found.
Mangrove forest
o There are three major types:
1. Buttonwood
2. Red mangrove
3. White mangrove
Littoral forest
o There are four type of trees which make up the Littoral forests:
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