Conservation
Coral Reef Ed-ventures’ summer camp is back!
2018 Coral Ed-Ventures Summer Camp is back, and the free, fun and educational camp begins Monday, June 25th. Registration forms are at the SP Town Library and Hol Chan Marine Reserve Office.
Conservation
Hol Chan investigating fish kill on lagoon side of San Pedro
Another mass fish death was observed on the lagoon side of Ambergris Caye, by the San Juan/Boca del Rio area, and Hol Chan is investigating the cause, suspecting Sargassum and possibly high nitrate levels in the water.
Conservation
Twin-Towns Partner with Forest Department to Begin Urban Green-Space Initiative
During the Biodiversity Celebrations ceremony on May 31st, 2018 in the twin-towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena, the Mayor, His Lordship Earl Trapp, signed the partnership agreement with the Forest Department to build greener spaces within the municipality by 2020.
Conservation
Belize Barrier Reef System awaits removal from World Heritage Site in-danger list
A draft decision has been published on the World Heritage Center’s (WHC) website supporting the notion to remove the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (BBRRS) from the in danger list. The final decision will be made at the WHC's 42nd annual meeting to take place June 24th - July 4th.
Conservation
59 Forest Rangers Sworn-in as Special Constables
Following two weeks of intensive training at the Belize Police Academy, 59 Forest Rangers of both government and forest co-management agencies were sworn-in as Special Constables.
Community and Society
San Pedro observes Hands across the Sand
Ambergris Caye residents joined thousands of Belizeans on Saturday, May 19th for the annual ‘Hands across the Sand’ in an effort to highlight the issues that threaten Belize’s marine natural resources.
Business & Economy
Boat rally against Cayo Rosario development held prior to public meeting
Concerned stakeholders and islanders protested the development of over-the-water structures at Cayo Rosario, and residents are urged to attend the public meeting planned for Tuesday, May 15th, 7:30PM at the Lions Den.
Conservation
Illegal Guatemalan encroachment continues to threaten the Chiquibul Forest
The illegal encroachment of Guatemalan peasants into the Belize Chiquibul National Park continues to escalate as new findings have confirmed agricultural activity up to 2.7 kilometers within Belizean territory.