Conservation
Oceana Belize hosts Cocktail & Conservation Fundraiser in Ambergris Caye
The event saw a group of conservationists sharing the work of their organizations while raising funds for the Oceana Belize Reef Week Initiatives.
Conservation
Oceana Belize to hosts a Cocktail & Conservation Fundraiser at Mahogany Bay Village
As part of the 2018 Reef Week activities, Oceana Belize will be hosting a Cocktail & Conservation Fundraiser on Saturday, March 10th at Mahogany Bay Village.
Conservation
Oceana Belize organizes “BZE SAID NO” human sign demonstration in San Pedro
To celebrate Belize’s passing of the law to ban oil exploration in its waters, Oceana Belize organized a human “BZE SAID No” sign activity in front of the San Pedro High School (SPHS) on Wednesday, February 28th.
Conservation
New Shark species discovered in Belize has been identified
The identification was made by scientists of the Florida Institute of Technology, Mar-Alliance in Belize, Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory in Teresa, Florida and the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Conservation
San Pedro Tour Guide Association weighs in on the regulations addressing gill nets
The movement by the Government of Belize (GOB) to develop a task force to address the issues surrounding the use of gill nets in the country was applauded by the San Pedro Tourist Guide Association (SPTGA).
Conservation
Island students learn about the MOU for cultural protection and preservation
A small delegation from the Public Affairs section of the United States Embassy in Belize and personnel from the Institute of Archeology, met with students from the San Pedro Junior College on Wednesday, February 21st, to host a presentation on the upcoming renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between both countries addressing cultural protection and preservation.
Conservation
Roni Martinez is the 2018 James A Waight Award Honoree
Since 1987, the Belize Audubon Society (BAS) has bestowed a deserving individual or organization with the James A. Waight Award every February 16th. The award highlights the positive work done to protect and enhance Belize’s conservation, and this year’s awardee is none other than Roni Martinez.
Business & Economy
Lobster season officially closed: Fisheries indicates a productive season
On, Thursday, February 15th The Belize Fisheries Department officially announced the closing season for Spiny Lobster.