University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography

A multigenerational network of women leaders fights to protect Belize's world-renowned barrier reef from environmental threats that endanger the livelihoods of coastal communities.

Belize, a small coastal country in Central America, is home to the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sustains over half the country’s population. Can courageous Belizean changemakers safeguard this vital marine ecosystem while balancing economic prosperity? Witness an inspiring call to action with lessons for coastal communities worldwide.

Wealth Untold