Belize is exploding with new economic life as tourists flock to its coastline. Yet as developers rush to keep up with the demand, they're slowly destroying the very thing that brings in the tourists and their money; the sea and all its many creatures. One such creature is the elusive Permit. As mangroves, reefs, and flats have begun fading away, the number of Permit and a number of other species have too. And with fewer fish, and entire culture that has depended on the waters since the first settlers set foot on its idyllic beaches is in jeopardy. Perhaps nobody in Belize is experiencing these changes more intimately than Abbie Marin and Lincoln Westby; fly fishing guides who spend their days out on the flats chasing Permit.
Award - winning filmmaker Bradley Beesley follows Abbie and Lincoln as they confront this dramatic change firsthand; navigating the tension between the country's commitment to protecting its natural resources vs. protecting its human resources. The answer lies somewhere in between, but balance might be hard to come by. Will condos, golf carts and foreign money force the soul of a country that lives and dies by the water into submission? Time will tell. Check out more at currentsofbelize.com
