He has shown himself to be quite a philanthropist over the years, and now Leonardo DiCaprio is planning to improve the ecosystem of an entire island in his latest crusade as an environmental activist. The 40-year-old actor is launching a project that will transform a small island off the coast of Belize into an eco-resort and conservation area. According to a Friday report from the New York Times, the Wolf Of Wall Street star and a business partner purchased the 104-acre Blackadore Caye nearly a decade ago for $1.75 million, but will now construct 68 resort villas and 48 private houses (right). He is working with scientists to implement ways that will rehabilitate the area, which has suffered from sand erosion and over-fishing.
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