Conservation
The Queen Conch Season is officially open; illegal conch fishing continues to be a challenge
As of October 1st, conch season opens & runs for approximately 7 months or until conch quota set for that period has been met, which ever comes first.
Business & Economy
New FAO project seeks to strengthen fisherfolk organizations in seven Caribbean countries
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will launch the Developing Organizational Capacity for Ecosystem Stewardship and Livelihoods in Caribbean Small-Scale Fisheries (StewardFish) project this week.
Conservation
U.S. Embassy Energy Forum
On September 6, the U.S. Embassy hosted an Energy Forum “Spotlight on Belize’s Electricity Sector” in Belize City.
Conservation
Hol Chan asks residents to refrain from interfering with turtle nests and hatchlings
They advise that for the well-being of the turtles and to keep accurate statistics for their marine turtle program, people need to avoid coming into contact with the nest or the hatchlings.
Conservation
Captain Shark’s is testing a machine to combat Sargassum on Ambergris Caye
A team at Captain Shark’s Boatyard has built a prototype of a sargassum skimmer to remove the seaweed from the water more easily and efficiently.
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.