In 2001, Hurricane Iris devastated southern Belize; the damage inspired Lisa Carne’s coral-restoration work, which has now outplanted over 100,000 corals
When Hurricane Iris tore through southern Belize in 2001, it left more than a battered coastline behind. The storm severely damaged the region’s coral reefs, including those around Laughing Bird Caye. For marine biologist Lisa Carne, the destruction became the starting point for a restoration effort that has since helped put more than 100,000 corals…
