Since DiCaprio's announcement in the New York Times that he will be developing a $250 million eco-resort on the island, there has been significant interest in the area, especially the neighboring island of Ambergris Caye which is benefiting significantly from this development.

Ambergris Divers of San Pedro, Belize is now the official full-service dive company of Captain Morgan's Retreat in North Ambergris Caye, Belize.