Turneffe Flats

Today, the Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve was declared by Belize's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, the Hon. Minister Lisel Alamilla. This monumental legislation establishes the Turneffe Atoll as Belize's largest marine reserve bringing improved protection and much needed management to the atoll. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of many individuals including the Turneffe Atoll Trust, The Belize Fisheries Department, Turneffes local fisherman and many more, this 325,000 acre reserve makes it possible to sustainibly manage the unique environmental, economic and social aspects of the Turneffe Atoll. This is a major victory for Belize and for Turneffe. Check it out on Facebook....

TEACHERS: Check out "Dinner at the Reef"

DINNER AT THE REEF - Teachers’ Notes (click for link)

Who is it for?               7-11 year olds

How long will it take? Approx 1 hour. (Depending on group size and how many times you play).

Learning outcomes:   Students learn about food chains in a marine environment, predator‐prey relationships and the fine balance of an ecosystem.

What do you need?   

Teacher resources:	Student resources:	Other resources:
­   Teachers’ notes (including discussion points and a glossary of terms) ­   Event cards	­   3 x sets of Species cards Set 1: Sharks & toothed whales Set 2: Big fish & rays Set 3: Small fish & crustaceans (There are three versions of these Species cards to choose from: detailed, simplified and blank).	­   Straws (or other small objects) to represent algae & plankton ­   A coral reef made up of a row of chairs or stools ­   Internet access (if you are using the ‘blank’ species cards)