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Belize City, Belize
This photo was taken on March 7th, 2018 off the coast of Belize City in Belize. Within this photograph is very turquoise water, my absolute favorite. The water in Belize is more turquoise because there is a lower amount of phytoplankton and a lower amount of nutrients, than in the ocean off of North Carolina's coast. Also, Belize being closer to the equator, water it too warm for blue green algae to grow which is what feeds the phytoplankton.
In addition, shown in this photograph are large darker spots underneath the water which are actually parts of the Belize Barrier Reef. The caption of our catamaran on this day informed of this reef being home to over 70 hard coral species, 36 soft coral species, and 500 or more species of fish. I enjoyed snorkeling here so much, I also saw a sting ray and hopefully can upload that picture for the next EcoPhoto!
Belize City, Belize
This photo was taken on March 7th, 2018 off the coast of Belize City in Belize. Within this photograph is very turquoise water, my absolute favorite. The water in Belize is more turquoise because there is a lower amount of phytoplankton and a lower amount of nutrients, than in the ocean off of North Carolina's coast. Also, Belize being closer to the equator, water it too warm for blue green algae to grow which is what feeds the phytoplankton.
In addition, shown in this photograph are large darker spots underneath the water which are actually parts of the Belize Barrier Reef. The caption of our catamaran on this day informed of this reef being home to over 70 hard coral species, 36 soft coral species, and 500 or more species of fish. I enjoyed snorkeling here so much, I also saw a sting ray and hopefully can upload that picture for the next EcoPhoto!