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.
Conservation
Environmental authorities justify project at Cayo Rosario; islanders oppose
Despite widespread outcry warning the Government of Belize that such a project could have a huge impact on the fly fishing industry that provides a livelihood for many Belizeans, dredging was approved on Cayo Rosario, with the justification that it poses no threat to the marine reserve, and that the size of the development has been significantly scaled down.
Conservation
ACES educates 2018 Camp Starfish attendees
ACES were on hand teaching Camp Starfish attendees all about the American and Morelet crocodiles of Belize. The children even got to meet and pet 'Enchilada', a rescue croc!
Conservation
Coral Ed-Ventures 2018 Summer Camp graduates 51 island students
51 children graduated as Coral Reef Experts during a special ceremony, signalling the end of the 2018 Coral Ed-Ventures Summer Camp.
Business & Economy
Online campaign against Cayo Rosario development project reaches millions
Spearheaded by ACCSD, a social media campaign involving stakeholders in Belize and abroad in opposition to the Cayo Rosario development went viral on July 11th, reaching over half a million viewers since its launch.
Conservation
Coral Reef Ed-ventures features “Blue Planet” on movie night
The final movie night for Coral Ed-Ventures featured "Blue Planet", a nature documentary series that showcases the protection and preservation of marine life.
Business & Economy
SPTGA reminds members that tour guide license renewal deadline is July 31st
Tour guides are informed that the deadline for tour guide license renewals is Friday, July 31st. A license application can be obtained at the BTB office.