Turneffe Atoll, aerial view, Belize District, Belize

A Caribbean electric ray (Narcine bancroftii) lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea. This ray can generate strong electric discharges used to defend themselves or to stun prey.

A West Indian starfish (Oreaster reticulatus) crawls slowly across a sand and seagrass seafloor in Turneffe Atoll, Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs.

A colorful queen conch, Strombus gigas, lies on the seagrass-covered seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize. Conchs are an important marine resource as they are sought for food.

A colorful West Indian starfish, Oreaster reticulatus, crawls over a shallow, sandy seafloor in Turneffe Atoll in the Caribbean Sea. This reef is part of the massive Mesoamerican Reef System, the second largest barrier reef on Earth.

A colorful West Indian starfish, Oreaster reticulatus, crawls over a shallow, sandy seafloor in Turneffe Atoll in the Caribbean Sea. This reef is part of the massive Mesoamerican Reef System, the second largest barrier reef on Earth.

A well-camouflaged yellow stingray, Urobatis jamaicensis, swims over a shallow seagrass meadow growing within Turneffe Atoll's lagoon in the Caribbean Sea. This reef is part of the massive Mesoamerican Reef System, the second largest barrier reef on Earth

A loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, swims over a deep coral reef on Turneffe Atoll, Belize.

A West Indian starfish (Oreaster reticulatus) crawls slowly across a sand and seagrass seafloor in Turneffe Atoll, Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs.

A West Indian starfish (Oreaster reticulatus) crawls slowly across a sandy seafloor in Turneffe Atoll, Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs.

A West Indian starfish (Oreaster reticulatus) crawls slowly across a sand and seagrass seafloor in Turneffe Atoll, Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs.

A yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This small and beautiful elasmobranch ranges throughout the Caribbean Sea.

A beautiful coral reef, dominated by colorful gorgonians, grows along the edge of Turneffe Atoll in the Caribbean Sea. This reef is part of the massive Mesoamerican Reef System, the second largest barrier reef on Earth.

A large roughtail stingray, Dasyatis centroura, lays on the seagrass-covered seafloor of Turneffe Atoll off the coast of Belize. This reef is part of the massive Mesoamerican Reef System in the Caribbean Sea, the second largest barrier reef on Earth.

A large roughtail stingray (Dasyatis centroura) rests on the seafloor near Turneffe Atoll, Belize. This species is found throughout much of the Atlantic near reefs.

A yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This small and beautiful elasmobranch ranges throughout the Caribbean Sea.

A large roughtail stingray, Dasyatis centroura, lays on the seagrass-covered seafloor of Turneffe Atoll off the coast of Belize. This reef is part of the massive Mesoamerican Reef System in the Caribbean Sea, the second largest barrier reef on Earth.

Spotted Eagle Rays (Aetobatus narinari) with Live Sharksuckers (Echeneis naucrates) swimming above a coral reef with sandbanks and White Mullet (Mugil curema) near the surface, Half Moon Caye, Lighthouse Reef, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, Central America, Cari

Scuba diving group swimming from the diving boat above a sandy seabed to a coral reef, Half Moon Caye, Lighthouse Reef, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, Central America, Caribbean

Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) from above with dotted markings, Live Sharksuckers (Echeneis naucrates) above a coral reef with sandbanks, Half Moon Caye, Lighthouse Reef, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, Central America, Caribbean

Cluster Duster (Bispira brunnea), tubeworm, on a brown sponge (Ectoplasia ferox) in front of blue water, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, Central America, Caribbean

Female diver with a lamp observing a genuine Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in a coral reef, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, Central America, Caribbean

Diving boat at the jetty in front of the island and nature park of Half Moon Cay, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, Central America, Caribbean

Bungalows, Turneffe Flats, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, Central America, Caribbean

Small palm island in a lagoon, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, Central America, Caribbean

Palm tree with a jetty, Turneffe Flats, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, Central America, Caribbean

Free seats, view of the sea, Turneffe Flats, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, Central America, Caribbean

Beach with palm trees and a jetty, Turneffe Flats, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, Central America, Caribbean