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MEXICO ROCKS & TRES COCOS

ESTABLISHMENT HISTORY
The site was recommended for designation by the FAO (1978), and is considered as a gap in the current protected area network.
CURRENT AREA
No precise boundaries have been defined for the site.
JUSTIFICATION
The site is a unique patch reef system within the Northern Shelf Lagoon, and is also important for fishery resources. It is also being proposed partly to take pressure off Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and finally its protection has been requested by tourist guides who see it as an important addition to Ambergris Caye's ecotourism attractions.
HABITATS
Reef and seagrass beds.

MARINE REGION
Outer Platform Division of the Ambergris Region.
WILDLIFE
The site contains mixed algal and seagrass beds characteristic of the back reef interspersed with sandy areas and coral patch reefs of various sizes. The Montastrea annularis dominated patch reef system is unique in the Northern Shelf Lagoon. The dominance of this large boulder, coral in patch reefs is rare in Belize, with only one other location of such patch reefs known, at Glovers Reef. 30 hard coral species have been identified.
LOCAL POPULATION
There are scattered holiday/retirement homes and resorts along the shore adjacent to the site. San Pedro (tourism and fishing) holds the great majority of the caye's population, and is roughly 4.5 miles to the south from Mexico Rocks.
PHYSICAL FEATURES & CLIMATE
The average water depth is approximately 3 yards. A small cave (depth 26 yards) is reported in the site. The sediments in the area consist of unconsolidated poorly sorted gravely carbonate sands. The dominant components are derived from Halimeda spp. and coral fragments, while other fragments are derived from foraminifera, sponge spicules, mollusc and echinoderm fragments, among others.

Where To Stay
Ambergris
Caye Caulker
Islands - Atolls
Placencia
Cayo
Belize City
Dangriga
Hopkins
Orange Walk
Corozal
Toledo

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Ambergris Caye, Coconut Drive
San Pedro, Belize


What To Do
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Reef Fishing
Sailing in Belize
Jungles & Parks
Caving Systems
Maya Temples
Spa Treatments

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  • Home Page
  • About Belize
    • Where is Belize?
    • Belize Information >
      • Calendar of Events
    • Traveling to Belize >
      • International Airport
      • Arriving To Belize
      • Leaving Belize
    • Traveling in Belize >
      • Water Taxi Transfers
      • Land Shuttle Transfers
      • Golf Cart Rentals
    • Travel Tips
    • Travel Insurance
    • FAQ
  • WHERE TO STAY
    • Best Accommodations
    • Ambergris Caye >
      • Where To Stay >
        • Mata Chica Resort
      • About San Pedro
    • Caye Caulker >
      • Where To Stay
    • Islands & Atolls >
      • Where To Stay
      • Where To Eat
    • Cayo District >
      • Where To Stay
    • Belize District >
      • Where to Stay
    • Stann Creek District >
      • Where To Stay - Dangriga
      • Where To Stay - Hopkins
    • Orange Walk >
      • Where to Stay
      • Things To Do
    • Corozal District >
      • Where To Stay
    • Toledo District >
      • Where To Stay
      • Where to Eat
  • THINGS TO DO
    • Best of Belize
    • Things To Do >
      • Foods of Belize
    • Unguided Activities
    • Diving
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Sailing
    • Adrenaline
    • Jungle
    • Caving
    • Mayan Temples