Video: Belize's Coral Reef on the Brink

What's This? SHARE Digg StumbleUpon Reddit RELATED Belize Reef Die-Off Due to Climate Change? Expedition to Explore Belize's Barrier Reefs Virtual World: Great Barrier Reef February 6, 2006—Off the coast of Belize lies the second largest barrier reef in the world, providing the small Central American nation with an abundance of food, beauty, and tourist dollars. But recent changes in the ecosystem have put the reef at risk. Go deep with conservationists to see what's at stake. EMAIL NEWSLETTER Photos and News of the Week Get the top photos and news of the week from National Geographic News, plus occasional breaking-news alerts. See Sample >> Please enter a valid email address Thank You! Subscription accepted. An email confirmation will be sent. Privacy Policy MOST VIEWED NEWS Total Solar Eclipse on August 1: Where, How to See It PHOTOS: Rare Mummy Found With Strange Artifacts, Tattoo PHOTOS: Over 100 "Quake Dogs" Get Medical Aid in China NEWS FEEDS      Get our news delivered directly to your desktop—free. How to Use XML or RSS