Wilderness Zone

This zone, equivalent to a "Preservation Zone", is the smallest of the zones, encompassing an area of only 270 ha. It is located within the Conservation Zone, just south of Middle Caye, lying along the southeastern reef tract.

Objectives

To preserve at least a small representative area free of disturbance from all activities
To have an undisturbed area to be used as a baseline for research and monitoring purposes

Use and Entry

No activities are permitted within this zone and it is closed to visitors except under special permission.
No boats are permitted to travel in the zone except in cases of emergency.