Monday, January 12, 2026

Conservation

Shark fishing season comes to a close; Marine conservationists continue advocating for shark protection

The Belize Fisheries Department (BFD) is reminding licensed fishermen and the public in general that the shark fishing season officially closed from August 1st until October 31, 2017.

Injured crocodile Phineas fully recovered and back in the wild

We at ACES are pleased to announce that on August 3rd Phineas the croc has been released!!

Tarpon Club reels in the top prize at Tres Pescados Slam 2017

Guide Nano Guerrero and Angler Alejandro Vega of Team Tarpon Club took the big win at the 2017 Tres Pescados Slam Tournament held on Ambergris Caye on August 3rd through the 5th.

Chiquibul receives new Conservation Outpost aimed at deterring illicit activities

The Caballo Conservation Post came at a cost of BZ $115,000 and is part of the Chiquibul Forest Investment Initiative that was launched in December 2016.

Ministry of Natural Resources reiterates policy on use of the Seabed and 66 Feet Reserves

Any occupation of the seabed and 66-feet reserve without the requisite permission from the Minister of Natural Resources is unlawful and illegal.

Mesoamerican Reef Leadership hosts final workshop in Belize

The Mesoamerican Reef Leadership Program (MAR-L) hosted its fourth week-long workshop in Belize City from Saturday, July 15th to Saturday, July 22nd.

Coral Reef Ed-ventures Summer Camp returns to La Isla Bonita

The 18th annual Coral Reef Ed-ventures Summer Camp is returning to Ambergris Caye on Monday, June 26th.

SPRCS students enjoy marine exhibit

In an effort to raise awareness on reef conservation, Carina Paz, 13 year-old Standard Six student at San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS), hosted a marine exhibit on Friday, May 26th.