Last updated on October 10, 2025
NO. The DOE’s EIA regime requires that developments likely to affect coastal and marine ecosystems undergo screening and, if necessary, a full Environmental Impact Assessment and obtain Environmental Clearance with an Environmental Compliance Plan. Constructing or operating an underwater hotel room connected to the reef would trigger DOE screening and likely a full EIA, so proceeding without DOE approval is prohibited.
https://doe.gov.bz/resource-center/environmental-clearance-process/
2/14/2024