Roatan, Honduras
Roatán , located between the islands of Útila and Guanaja , is the largest of Honduras ' Bay Islands . The island was formerly known as Ruatan and Rattan . It is approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) long, and less than 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) across at its widest point. DIVING The Roatan Marine Park (RMP) is a grass roots, community-based, non-profit organization located on Roatan. Our organization was formed in January 2005 when a group of concerned dive operators and local businesses united in an effort to protect Roatan’s fragile coral reefs. Initially, it was our goal to run a patrol program within the Sandy Bay-West End Marine Reserve (SBWEMR), to prevent over exploitation through unsustainable fishing practices. Over time, we expanded the scope of our environmental efforts through the addition of other programs encompassing the entire island. The RMP runs a broad range of activities to protect Roatan’s natural reso...