What started out as a 5 day scientific expedition to explore the headwaters of one of Belize's most beautiful rivers, became a test of survival when flood waters turned a manageable river into a raging torrent.

Follow this journey of discovery and adventure. See where the Sibun River is located in Belize; get to know the team members through portraits and profiles; follow the expedition from helicopter drop to the final run down a flooding river; and learn why the Sibun River is so important to Belize's ecology.