Throng

Documentary Series

The clear blue waters that surround the Caribbean islands are home to some of the world’s most stunning underwater treasures. Coral reefs form beautiful underwater gardens visited by angels, horse eye jacks, blue tangs and stingrays. Dolphins come to the shallows to feed whilst humpback whales come to flirt, sing songs, and play. These are the hidden treasures waiting to be found in the Caribbean.

For the sailors that visit the Caribbean islands coral reefs are a hazard to be avoided, but for everyone else they are a sight not to be missed. They are a fabulously rich environment full of groupers, star corals and Caribbean reef sharks. Here are the stories of everyday struggles for life, fights to the death and night time escapades of carnivorous animals looking for a meal – and that’s just the coral. These reefs are the Caribbean’s real, living treasure.

The biggest treasure to be found anywhere in the Caribbean is Belize’s Barrier reef. It runs for over 200 kilometres along the coast of Belize. There are coral atolls and perfect blue holes. It’s one of the few places where manatees can be seen gliding gracefully over the reef. At certain times of the year there is a magical scene when the corals can be seen spawning a mass synchronised release of sperm and eggs into the sea. Fish also gather over the reef for group spawning and this in turn gives rise the Barrier reefs most stunning sight. Whale sharks come up from the deep for a feeding frenzy, gorging themselves on the glut of food.