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Turneffe Reef Atoll

Turneffe Reef Atoll, a short boat ride east from Belize City, feels different from its atoll neighbours. Instead of sandy cays, you’ll find a network of mangrove-fringed islands, lagoons, and inlets. This makes it a fantastic nursery, so we often see plenty of juvenile fish darting around the shallows before the reef drops away. The diving here is solid, healthy reef, generally a relaxed drift. Head for The Elbow if you can; it’s known for big schools of schooling fish, a real spectacle when the fusiliers are running thick. It’s a good choice for divers who appreciate the entire reef ecosystem, from the smallest to the largest.