Snorkeling in Belize - Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley - July 2015
Hol Chan Marine Reserve | Top Coral Reef Scuba Diving | Belize, Caribbean
I went diving in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, located in Belize. A top site to dive, the reserve is protected from fishermen, leaving schools of fish to swim around the reef.
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Snorkeling Belize's Reef - Hol Chan 2016 (High Quality)
A collection of underwater clips from Hunter and Liz Foy's trip to Belize at the Hol Chan marine reserve. Underwater videography by Digital Pioneer.
Here is what I used to shoot this film:
Go Pro Hero Black 4:
Camera mount ( This was great because it compacts but has a nice range, and is also made up of a lot of plastic which means less rust in the ocean ):
I also use a blackout case with no flashing lights so it doesn't startle the fish as much:
Extra batteries are a MUST on the water:
And or a power source to charge on the boat, this thing is a beast!:
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Belize Scuba Diving Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
Belize Scuba Diving Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Belize scuba diving is the Best! Belize has some of the best scuba diving in the world! Belize is know for it's huge barrier reef, Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Belize has several atolls and cayes with adventurous scuba diving. The Belize barrier reef stretches all the way down the country with many incredible scuba diving spots. Hol Chan Marine Reserve in Belize is a protected sea life sanctuary. Shark Ray Alley in Belize is also an exhilarating place to snorkel and see Rays. This footage was taken with my GoPro Hero3+ at Shark Ray Alley and the Hol Chan Marine Reserve out on the reef. We scuba dove to an average depth of 60 feet on the reef and the coral and fish are breathtaking. Thank you to Chuck and Robbie's Dive Shop in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, for such a great time Scuba Diving Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley in Belize. You guys are the Best in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize.
Belize: Shark Ray Alley / Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Vor der Küste des mittelamerikanischen Staates Belize findet man das nach Great Barrier Reef zweitgrößte Korallenriff der Erde. Mit dem Schnellboot gelangt man zu einer der vorgelagerten Inseln, Caye Caulker, die sich durch einen äußerst entspannten Lebensstil auszeichnet. Von dort aus besuchen wir die sogenannte Shark Ray Alley, wo sich zahlreiche Ammenhaie und Rochen zur Freude der Schnorchler versammeln. Im Hol Chan Marine Reserve lässt sich die farbenprächtige Welt des Korallenriffs besonders gut beobachten.
Scuba Diving, Ambergris Caye, Belize: Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley
Belize Snorkel Day at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley HD 2017
Hi, this is William Narod from and I'm the Paradise Guy and this past weekend I went out to enjoy some snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley off the coast of Ambergris Caye. This is an amazing underwater experience as you will see. Make sure to make this snorkel or dive trip part of your experience when you visit Belize. I hope you enjoy viewing it and will share it with others who share this passion. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your dreams when you come to beautiful Belize. Cheers!
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Belize Day 5 - Swimming with Sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, San Pedro, Belize
Belize Day 5 - Hol Chan Marine Reserve, San Pedro, Belize
Hol Chan Marine Reserve is a marine reserve close to Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, off the coast of Belize. It covers approximately 18 km² of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forest. Hol Chan is Mayan for little channel.
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Ambergris Divers
Cost: US$65/p (includes US$10/p park fee, all snorkel gears, water, light snacks)
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Lunch:
Wild Mangos
Barrier Reef Dr, San Pedro, Belize
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San Pedro Artisan Market
2101 Almond St, San Pedro, Belize
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Dinner
El Fogon
#2 trigger fish street, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
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Intro
Merengue de Limon by Quincas Moreira
Snorkel & Other Activities
AlexBeroza_-_Surprise_Me, (Timbre remix).mp3 by Timbre
Hol Chan Marine Reserve | San Pedro Belize
Hol Chan Marine Reserve San Pedro Belize
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve San Pedro Belize with Leslie ONeill of Scuba Explorers
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve, San Pedro Town, Belize C.A.
Hol Chan Marine Reserve is one of the most popular areas to dive or snorkel while here on Ambergris Caye. Established as the first marine reserve back in 1987, this area offers vast numbers of both macro and pelagic marine life as well as different types of coral. “Hol Chan” is a Mayan word meaning “small” or “little” channel, This channel is a natural “cut” through the barrier reef system which is a little more than 75ft/23m wide and 30ft/9m deep creating 2 mini coral walls.
Hol Chan is perfect for families with certified divers and snorkelers as everyone can enjoy the same experience on and below the surface. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the sound of the Caribbean sea as it breaks over the second largest barrier reef in the world. Your guide will go through a thorough briefing of the area and how your dive or snorkel will be conducted.
Once in the water, your guide will make sure you are comfortable and ready to begin your adventure. The first you’ll notice besides how warm the water is (80° f/26° c +), is the abundance of marine life and how shallow (3ft – 6ft) your dive or snorkel begins. With your guide leading the way, you will slowly make your way around the reserve as it gently slopes down to the channel. There, you will be treated to schools of fish, such as snappers, grunts, margates and blue tangs to name a few of the 160 species of fish found here. Common are also green turtles, rays, sharks, barracudas, groupers and moray eels, with over 40 types of coral and 5 species of sponge, Hol Chan is great place for experiencing the ultimate dive or snorkel adventure.
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Shark Ray Alley/Hol Chan Reef Snorkeling - San Pedro, Belize - December 26, 2018
Hol-Chan Marine Reserve
Our beautiful channel cut where we swim, see sharks, sting rays, turtles and many under water fantasies.
Hol Chan Marine Reserve in San Pedro, Belize
Hol Chan Marine Reserve in San Pedro, Belize
Hol Chan Marine Reserve is a marine reserve close to Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, off the coast of Belize. It covers approximately 18 km² of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forest. Hol Chan is Mayan for little channel.
In the early 1980s fish stocks in the area around Hol Chan began to dwindle and at the same time tourism to the Cayes began to increase. Disputes arose over access to the Hol Chan cut, a natural break in the reef, which was a productive fishing area but also popular with snorkelers and divers. Proposed fishing bans were rejected and in the mid 1980s public consultation over establishing a marine protected area began. Reserve status was also called for by international organizations such as the New York Zoological Society (NYZS) and Peace Corps, due to the unique formation of the channel, the abundant fishery resources and the feasibility of including an interlinked system of coral reef, sea grass and mangrove habitats in this area.
Between 1985 and 1987, Janet Gibson worked to establish the a protected reserve campaigning with citizens, businesses, fishermen, and the government of Belize and educating them on the need for the project. In 1986, she wrote the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Draft Management Plan to develop the feasibility for the project. Based on environmentalist's efforts, the reserve was established in July 1987 with funding from WWF and USAID, after the draft management plan was approved by the Fisheries ministry and the local fishermen's co-operative. Active enforcement of the regulations began in 1989 and charging for entrance to Zone A started in 1990. The reserve was originally divided into three areas:
Zone A which includes the inside and outside of the reef. No fishing is permitted in this area, but snorkeling and diving are permitted on payment of a fee.
Zone B covers the sea grass beds inside the reef. Both commercial and sport fishing are allowed in this area with a license.
Zone C covers the mangroves swamps of southern Ambergris Caye. No commercial fishing is allowed in this zone, but sport fishing may be carried out under license.
In 1999 the adjoining area of Shark Ray Alley was added as zone D of the reserve. This is a second charged snorkeling area, but commercial and sport fishing are permitted in some parts of this zone on obtaining a license.
Zone A mostly consists of the Hol Chan Cut, a natural break in the reef. The cut is approximately 23 m wide and 9 m deep, and is rich in marine life. Around the cut the sea can be as shallow 1.5 m. On the outside of the reef the channel slopes into the Caribbean, and on the inside of the reef tails off into the shallows. Zone B has Boca Ciega Blue Hole, a sinkhole, which opens into a larger underwater cavern. It is dangerous for inexperienced divers, so is not regularly visited. Zone D, Shark Ray Alley, is a shallow sandy-bottomed area inside the reef, unremarkable except that it is a gathering place for sharks and stingrays. It was an area traditionally used by fishermen to clean their nets before returning to port, and the abundance of food that entered the water as a result attracted the sharks and rays to feed. The presence of these fish was actively encouraged as a tourist attraction — being fed by local tour guides; the shallow clear waters make it an ideal spot for snorkelers to observe the creatures.
Hol Chan Cut is open to the sea beyond the reef, so allows marine creatures to travel from the outside of the reef to the inside and vice versa. Over 160 species of fish have been recorded in the reserve, along with forty types of coral, five species of sponge, two sea grasses, three species of sea turtle and three marine mammals: the short-beaked common dolphin, pantropical spotted dolphin and West Indian manatee. Spotted eagle rays and southern stingrays are common at the bottom of the channel. Lobsters, moray eels and sea anemones live among the rocky outcrops, and some of the many corals include brain coral, elkhorn coral, and finger coral. Jacks, groupers, snappers and barracuda are all common.
The mangrove forests act as nurseries for many fish species. Adult blue striped grunts, French grunts, white grunts, gray snappers, French angelfish, gray angelfish, and seahorses may also be found among the mangroves. The seagrass beds have parrotfish, hogfish, and occasional turtles. Manatees are rare visitors. Shark Ray Alley has nurse sharks, rays, and occasionally other fish.
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Snorkle Fun Day at Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark-Ray Alley near Ambergris Caye, Belize
Hi, This is William Narod from and I'm the Paradise Guy.
Just a fun day of snorkeling and swimming at Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley just off the coast of Ambergris Caye, Belize. Thanks to XSite Belize Sailing & Charters for taking us out. Even though it was rainy, fun was had by all.
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SAN PEDRO, BELIZE diving - December, 2015; dolphins!, sharks; Hol Chan Marine Park; Ambergris Caye
The star of this show is 40 seconds of dolphin footage, beginning @ 1:30.
There were a good number of sharks on these dives, including the ever-present nurse sharks and some reef sharks. I caught the elusive silhouette shot of sharks above me @ 2:50.
Among others, there's a nice green turtle @ 7:30: some close ups of spotted eagle rays @ 9:45, some pretty four-eyed butterflyfish @ 14:40, and a happily-posing spotted drum @ 14:50.
BELIZE CAYE CAULKER - GOPRO HERO 6- SNORKELING HOL CHAN & SHARK RAY ALLEY
Caye Caulker is one of the top things to do in Belize. With unBelizeable white sand and turquoise blue water, it's a true paradise to visit. You can do: Snorkeling in Belize Caye Caulker, Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine Reserve. See Seahorse habitat. Let the huge Tarpon fish jumped out of water trying to bite your hand. Swimming and running on white sand. Eat exotic food on the under coconut trees. Relax on a beach chairs. plenty of nice bars to enjoy. Belize it or not!
Caye Caulker Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkeling
Snorkeling Hol Chan Marine Reserve Belize Caye Caulker
Hol Chan Marine Reserve- Ambergris Caye, Belize
Underwater at Hol Chan Marine Sanctuary in Ambergris Caye, Belize.
Fish, coral & a Spotted Eagle Ray
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Snorkeling in Belize shark ray alley and Hol Chan marine reserve 4K
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve is only 4 miles southeast of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, and straddles the Belize Barrier Reef. When it was established in 1987, the reserve was the first of its kind in Central America. Buoys mark the boundaries of the reserve and provide anchorage for boats. Since it is illegal to fish and/or collect coral within the reserve, marine life is present in healthy populations.
Shark Ray Alley
Just a little further south of San Pedro Town, also in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, is the famed Shark Ray Alley. The sharks were originally attracted to the area when fisherman cleaned their catch of the day, but now visitors have the unique experience of swimming with them. But don’t worry, these are nurse sharks and won't hurt you.
The water is about 8 ft deep and clear visibility great for snorkeling and lets you interact with these friendly sea creatures and the southern sting rays which also frequent the area.
South Water Caye Marine Reserve
In 1996, the United Nation's Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included the South Water Marine Reserve in its' World Heritage list of protected sites of universal value to humanity. They cited the reef ecosystems remarkable biological diversity and beauty, calling it an area of great scientific value and noting that it is a habitat for threatened species such as the West Indian manatee and a variety of sea turtles.
BELIZE - SWIMMING WITH SHARKS - HOL CHAN MARINE RESERVE - AMBERGRIS CAYE (Full HD)
First movie about Belize shows you Hol Chan Marine Reserve and swimming with sharks among coral reef on Ambergris Caye.
Hol Chan Marine Reserve is a marine reserve close to Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, off the coast of Belize. It covers approximately 18 km² of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forest. Hol Chan is Mayan for little channel.
Hol Chan Cut is open to the sea beyond the reef, so allows marine creatures to travel from the outside of the reef to the inside and vice versa. Over 160 species of fish have been recorded in the reserve, along with forty types of coral, five species of sponge, two sea grasses, three species of sea turtle and three marine mammals: the short-beaked common dolphin, pantropical spotted dolphin and West Indian manatee. Spotted eagle rays and southern stingrays are common at the bottom of the channel. Lobsters, moray eels and sea anemones live among the rocky outcrops, and some of the many corals include brain coral, elkhorn coral, and finger coral. Jacks, groupers, snappers and barracuda are all common.
The mangrove forests act as nurseries for many fish species. Adult blue striped grunts, French grunts, white grunts, gray snappers, French angelfish, gray angelfish, and seahorses may also be found among the mangroves. The seagrass beds have parrotfish, hogfish, and occasional turtles. Manatees are rare visitors. Shark Ray Alley has nurse sharks, rays, and occasionally other fish.
السباحة مع أسماك القرش - بليز
শুধু মাত্র হাঙ্গর ও সঙ্গে সাঁতার - বেলিজ
與鯊魚一起游泳 - 伯利茲
nager avec les requins - Belize
לשחות עם כרישים - בליז
शार्क के साथ तैराकी - बेलीज
nadar con tiburones - Belice
サメと一緒に泳ぐ - ベリーズ
ਧੋਖੇਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਨਾਲ ਤੈਰਾਕੀ - ਬੇਲਾਈਜ਼
شنا با کوسه ها - بلیز
плавание с акулами - Белиз
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