Arguably, Roatan's greatest natural resource has in it's "popularity arsenal" is the barrier reef system that surrounds the Bay Islands. Divers have been coming to Roatan to gaze in awe at the coral, swim with the marine life dependent on the reef, and photograph the splendor of the rainbow of colors it offers. The Roatan Marine Park was established to preserve, educate and conserve Roatan's precious coral reefs and has done an excellent job keeping predators at bay... ensuring sustainability for generations to come. What kind of threats to this fragile ecosystem does the Marine Park monitor? The answer may just shock you...
