The United Nations is being asked to step in to protect a barrier reef which lies just off Belize in Central America. Island dwellers fear its erosion could endanger their homes and livelihoods if action is not taken soon.
For tourists, the tiny Caribbean nation of Belize presents a peaceful, sun-washed image of pristine beaches, the world’s second-largest coral reef and a laid-back, tropical lifestyle. The reality for many Belizean children, however, is not so picturesque.
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