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 "GoCayeCaulker.com" is the Official Site of the Caye Caulker Belize Tourism Industry Association (CCBTIA). This website is a comprehensive site providing all you need or want to know of Caye Caulker, Belize. Inside lies a library of information, from the rich history of the island to the activities and conservation efforts that entice many tourists visiting Belize to experience the island's wonders and fun.
Location: One mile west of Belize Barrier Reef
Length: From North to South, 8.2 km (5 Miles)
Width: .25 - 2.0 km (0.15 - 1.2 miles)
Population: Approximately 1,300
Culture: Mestizo, Garifuna, Creole
Hotels: 57...with 887 rooms.
On early British maps the island's name is spelled "Cay Corker." Known historically for its plentiful supply of exposed fresh water at La Aguada, one theory holds that this island was a favourite stop for sailors to replenish and cork water bottles. The Spanish name of the island is Cayo Hicaco, which means "the island of the cocoplum." "Caye Caulker" could be an anglicized pronunciation of Cayo Hicaco. Another theory is that boats were caulked in the protected bay, La Ensenada, on the western side of the island leading to the "Caulker" name.
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Being tasked with documenting Rachel Graham's shark tagging project at Lighthouse Atoll Belize for the second year I wanted to capture a closeup of how the tags look on the shark Now remember these sharks are first hooked then restrained measured and tagged all the
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