International Conservation News.

The article reports on the collaboration between the Belize Fisheries Department and Wildlife Conservation International which led to the establishment of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve in Belize, Central America. The protection of part of the Belize Barrier Reef represents an important progress in the conservation of coral reef ecosystems. The operating funds of the reserve was provided by support groups worldwide. It will be open to visitors and is expected to benefit the neighboring areas through increased tourism.