Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Conservation

Conch Season is Closed

The Conch Fishing Season has officially been declared closed from June 01st, 2015 to September 30th, 2015.

Minister Manuel Heredia clarifies questions surrounding Hol Chan Marine Reserve Expansion

Following years of lobbying by marine environmentalists on Ambergris Caye, the expansion of Hol Chan Marine Reserve was approved by Cabinet and inaugurated in...

Government withdraws oil concessions appeal

Oceana in Belize has announced that the Government of Belize (GOB) has withdrawn its appeal against the legal ruling on the null and void...

Letter to the Editor: We all use oil-based products

Dear Editor, I would appreciate anonymity on this... because OMG it's a can of worms, but I think people need to think. Although I agree...

Fragments of Hope: Re-seeding the Belizean Coral Reefs

With coral reef health in Belize rapidly declining, several environmentalist have started initiatives to prevent the total loss of this valuable marine ecosystem and...

Community members join Hands Across the Sand to say no to offshore oil exploration

Across the world, and in Belize, individuals and organizations came together to promote a healthy earth and highlight the issue of offshore oil exploration...

Oceana Belize rejects GOB petroleum exploration guidelines

Oceana Belize and the Belize Coalition to Protect Our National Heritage have called for a complete moratorium on any offshore oil exploration in Belize...

The 2015 Ruta Maya River Challenge has begun!

The first leg of the La Ruta Maya River Challenge has come to an end. NICH leads in first place, followed by BTL in 2nd place and Oceana rounding in 3rd.