The Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve covers an area of approximately 125 square kilometers along the southernmost tip of the Belize Barrier Reef, nearly 40 miles due east of Punta Gorda.
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The reserve encompasses approximately 98% water (submerged sand, reef, and sea grass beds), 14 named cayes and 2 temporary islands. The cayes are arranged in a unique ‘J’ formation along the Barrier Reef. They are surrounded by shallow fringing reefs with extensive spur and groove formations running from the main cayes on the eastern side of the hook. This unique J-formation makes the reserve a site of great geological importance. Several of the cayes within the reserve have been identified as nesting sites for the endangered Hawksbill Turtle, and the area on the whole is the second most important Hawksbill Turtle nesting site in Belize. The sea grass beds are plentiful of lobster and conchs. It supports a wide variety of fish species and other marine life including: whale sharks and dolphins. — The balance of this article is locked