Goals of geological research:
- To discover more about how the caves and the Blue Hole formed
- To obtain a more accurate seismic history and be able to make predictions and monitor the current seismic activity in Belize and Central America
- To discover more about how the global and local climate has changed over time
- To determine the effect of hurricanes on reefs
- To figure out how the reef has sustained over time and the type and distribution of coral