When we talk about nature in the Caribbean, we should distinguish various different ecosystems. The marine life of the region is impressively diverse. There are also jungles on some of the islands and Central American peninsular countries of the zone. Much of the Caribbean has been declared Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO.

In the Caribbean we can find more than 14,000 species of plants, of which 50% are endemic, including the olive tree found in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the Guayacán from Jamaica, and the Ceiba from Guatemala. Of the marine flora, the wonderful Posidonia watergrass meadows stand out, as do the coral reefs of this zone-home to the second largest barrier reef in the world.

The animal life of the zone is also greatly endemic. This is subtropical fauna which in many cases is not found in other parts of the world. Of the marine fauna, we should highlight the whales and dolphins, manatees, barracudas...

There is a wealth of fascinating bird life in the caribbean, both on land and at sea. There are 700 different species, some of which are currently under threat of extinction.

Within the marine life, there are 30,000 square kilometres of coral reefs in the Caribbean. The coral reefs of Belize have been declared Patrimony of Humanity. These reefs, the jewel in the crown of the Caribbean, are now being more consciously protected, due to their fragility and their sensitivity to activities such as clandestine fishing and uncontrolled diving, which are now being clamped down on.