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