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Belize Aggressor III: "Bleached coral and lots of algae", Oct, 2023, by DeeDee Mansfield, CO, US ( Reviewer 4 reports with 5 Helpful votes). Report 12701.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling	N/A
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Comments	The dive sites in Belize have changed dramatically since our last visit (May 2022). I’ve always loved Belize and enjoyed the diving there more than any other Caribbean destination. This was our fourth time on the Belize Aggressor III. We planned our October 2023 visit purposely because of the Glovers Reef itinerary. Due to a high wind forecast, the captain (Daniel) called off the visit to Glovers, changing it to the Aggressor III’s regular itinerary. The high wind never materialized though, and we had lovely weather all week. The captain also mentioned that the bleaching on Glovers Reef was even worse than Lighthouse, etc. It looked to me like 40 to 50% of the hard coral is bleached white, which gave the seascape a strange polka dot appearance. Apparently, they have had a very warm summer throughout the Caribbean and Belize is not the only area effected. There is still some hope the coral will recover when the water temps drop this Fall. On a happier note, divers are doing a great job ridding the reefs of lionfish. I saw very few (less than three) all week. Sharks on nearly every dive, several close spotted eagle ray encounters, a couple turtles, and some friendly grouper. Not many other fish though. The staff of the Belize Aggressor III are amazing! Monique (co-captain and great dive guide), dive guides Jay and Sean also do a fantastic job. The chef (J.R.) and assistant chef (Randy) made some amazing meals and deserts. Overall, it was a great trip but sadly may be my last visit to the Caribbean.
Websites	Belize Aggressor III
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	501-1000 dives
Where else diving	Cocos, Galapagos, Papua, Indonesia, Palau, Bonaire, Belize, Socorro, Philippines, all over the Caribbean.
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	dry	Seas	calm, no currents
Water Temp	86-87°F / 30-31°C	Wetsuit Thickness	5
Water Visibility	50-150 Ft/ 15-46 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	60 minute dive time
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	I didn't take my camera on this trip but the set-up and charging areas seemed more than adequate.

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Dive Review of Belize Aggressor III in Belize

Belize Aggressor III: "Bleached coral and lots of algae", Oct, 2023,

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Dive Review of Belize Aggressor III in
Belize