Conservation
Caye Caulker 3rd Annual Lionfish Derby competition shows a decrease in the invasive species
Caye Caulker’s 3rd Annual Lionfish Derby Competition, held on Saturday, March 24th at the Barrier Reef Sports Bar and Grill, assisted in reducing the population of the invasive species in local waters.
Conservation
GOB takes steps to ban single-use plastic and Styrofoam products
During the sitting of the Cabinet on Tuesday, March 20th, the Government of Belize (GOB) approved a proposal to ban single-use plastic bags, Styrofoam products, and plastic food utensils in the country by April 22, 2019. Many conservationists across the country welcomed this great news as garbage pollution continues to be a main concern in Belize’s terrestrial and marine environment.
Conservation
Phasing Out of Single-use Plastic Bags, Styrofoam and Plastic Food Utensils
A proposal to reduce pollution via phasing out single-use plastic shopping bags, Styrofoam & plastic food utensils by April 22, 2019 was approved by Cabinet on March 20, 2018.
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).