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Geology of Central America

Earth 65 Million Years Ago

Isthmus of Panama

Belize 65 Million Years Ago

Belize Today

Belize Today east to west section

Tropical Coral Reefs  Coral reefs found only between 30º N and S latitude & require shallow, warm, clear water.  Built by coral animals with mutualistic algae – CaCO 3 skeletons.  The need for “shallow” waters means that most are around land.

Reef Types

Fringing Reef flat back reef reef face

Belize Barrier Reef and Atolls

Atoll Formation