Conservation
Oceana launches “Are we drowning our future” social media campaign
Oceana Belize has launched a social media photo project titled, “Are We Drowning Our Future”, to portray the indiscriminate nature of gillnetting.
Conservation
Belize joins the fight to save the White-Lipped Peccary from extinction
The white-lipped peccary has become endangered in Mesoamerica because of hunting pressure and the removal of forests for agriculture.
Conservation
Captive Parrot Permit Application Period to Close
The Belize Forestry Department's Captive Parrot Permit program will close on October 31st, and owners are urged to register their pets before deadline.
Conservation
Anteater rescued in downtown San Pedro
A visibly injured anteater was rescued in downtown San Pedro and transferred to the Tamandua rescue facility at Caves Branch Jungle Lodge.
Conservation
BNCF awards over 75k in terrestrial biodiversity research and protected areas management
The Belize Nature Conservation Foundation (BNCF) awarded two grants in the furtherance of conservation efforts in Belize’s protected areas.
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Basil Jones Summer Camp brings fun and education to youngsters
Children from the mainland have been enjoying Camp Basil Jones at Bacalar Chico Reserve, learning about the environment and some, enjoying the Belize Barrier Reef for the first time ever.
Conservation
Taiwan donates towards scarlet macaw conservation
The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has provided financial assistance towards to the conservation of Scarlet Macaws in Belize.
Conservation
WCS & CRFM award 3 Fishers of the Year 2016
Cesar Munoz of Sarteneja Village, Corozal district was awarded as the 2016 Fisher of the Year