Horizon

Season 28, Episode 11

Episode Title: Cashing in on Paradise

Air Date: 1991-03-11

Overview:

This Horizon episode considers the pros and cons of "ecotourism" and the effects of tourism on the environment. The coral reefs of areas of Belize are suffering already from the effects tourists coming to the area. Rain forests and ape sanctuary areas employing the local community are also becoming a danger to the delicate environments.