Project AWARE is a registered nonprofit organization working with volunteer scuba divers. With offices in UK, US and Australia. Project AWARE supports divers acting in their own communities to protect the ocean, with a focus on implementing lasting change in two core areas: shark conservation and marine litter. In Roatan Five Stars we are committed […]
In Roatan island, rain waters carry a great deal of earth due to the annual fires which have left the topsoils unprotected. This muddy water reaches the sea and little by little discolors it. Also, when people subtract coral to use in plasters and for construction purposes, it stirs up large quantities of sand and […]
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Tourism is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries and is a major source of income for many countries. Being a people-oriented industry, tourism also provides many jobs which have helped revitalize local economies. However, like other forms of development, tourism can also cause its share of problems, such as social dislocation, loss of cultural heritage, […]
The island of Roatan is a privileged and perfect place for diving, part of the Mesoamerican Reef system. This reef system that surrounds Roatan island it just a few meters from shore, our certified divers are ready to take you to start exploring all the diversity of marine life that exist in the reef. The […]
The Sixth Annual International Freediving Competition Caribbean Cup 2018.Roatan, Bay Island, Honduras.May 17th – 25th 2018 Located in the Caribbean Sea, Roatan is surrounded by crystal clear waters that are calm and warm making this island one of the best venues for freediving in the world. Part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest […]
Honduras a country that owns an enchanting nature of untouched jungles, live reefs, abundant rivers, beautiful beaches and sites, which form an ecosystem of different species of flora and fauna. Within that environmental frame we are informing you about the ecological aspects of the Bay Islands, where, preservation, conservation and environmental control has turned out […]
The Garifuna speaking people were brought from St. Vincent and marooned to the island of Roatan by the british army. It is believed that they landed at the village known today as Camp Bay. This area is located to the north east of the community of Punta Gorda. It is reported that in the early 1600s […]
The spanish catholic bishop ordered the removal of the Paya. Claiming that they were fully allied to British Pirates. These natives helped the Englishmen attack spanish central american main land ports and ships. In August of 1650, the spanish arm forces from havana Cuba, Guatemala, and Honduras under the command of Villalva and Toledo (military […]
In Roatan you will find four types of Mangroves, Black Mangrove, White Mangrove, Red Mangrove and Button Wood. Mangrove forest provide a vital service by protecting the coast from hurricane and storm damage. They stabilize the shoreline and trap river sediments, preventing the mud from being deposited on the coral reefs. Mangrove leaves, nectar and fruit, […]