Conservation
12-year-old Jeffrey rescues and releases tangled Olive Ridley turtle
Despite seeming tired, the Olive Ridley turtle fought his rescuers for a little bit while the ropes were removed from around it. Thankfully, once liberated, the turtle swam quickly away to freedom.
Conservation
Strengthening Belize’s Oil Spill Response Capabilities
After stakeholders make final revisions to the document, it will then be submitted to cabinet for approval – and once approved, the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan will be added to the national hazard plan under NEMO.
Conservation
US Master’s Degree student researches “Plastics in Paradise”
In Megan Shaw's research findings, the issue of garbage and waste management was more of a community issue. Yes, tourists consume lots of plastics and other products, but they only consume what is made available to them.
Business & Economy
Team RedHouse wins Tres Pescados Slam 2018; Organizers donate $25,000 for conservation
With a total of 1,150 points, husband-wife duo John and Tina Winkler from Team RedHouse claimed the top prize in the 10th Annual Tres Pescados Grand Slam Flyfishing Tournament.
Conservation
SAMOA pathway midterm review meeting underway in San Pedro Town
The regional preparatory meeting is an opportunity to review what is known as the SAMOA pathway and see how the countries in the region have applied its implementations.
Conservation
Team El Pescador takes second place in Xcalak’s annual Fly Fishing Tournament
With a total of 1,625 points, Luis ‘Junior’ and Cesar Acosta brought home second place among the ten teams competing in the 2nd Annual Silver Scales Fly Fishing Tournament held in Xcalak.
Conservation
Tres Pescados Grand Slam fly fishing tournament is underway!
The annual catch and release Tres Pescados Grand Slam fly fishing tournament is the only international fly-fishing tournament in Belize.
Conservation
33 New Divers graduate from Kids in Action Summer SCUBA Diving Camp
Through Kids In Action, the island has new scuba divers who are expected to stay active and volunteer in future programs with local institutions like the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
