Conservation
Staple fish species population declining
Restaurateurs are voicing concerns over the difficulties in obtaining certain fish species that were once bountiful, such as grouper and snapper.
Conservation
Unsustainable Shark Fishing is killing the Belize Marine Ecosystem
The marine conservation community is in an outrage over the recent report of the gill net and long line fishing of sharks occurring near the Lighthouse Reef Atoll.
Conservation
2015-2016 Lobster Season comes to a close
Lobster season officially comes to a close on Monday, February 15th, and the Belize Fisheries Department has reported a stable 2015-2016 season.
Conservation
MarAlliance conducts Sports Fish Studies
On Saturday January 31st MarAlliance conducted a full day of studies based around recreational fish species at the 2016 Captain Morgan’s Wahoo Tournament.
Conservation
Fishing Managed Access Program Consultation to be held in San Pedro
Fishing Managed Access Program commenced on January of 2016, ending open access fishing across Belize’s marine ecosystems by licensed commercial fishermen.
Conservation
Local environmentalists weigh in on Blackadore Caye Project
After a public consultation was held on January 14th in San Pedro regarding the EIA of the development at Blackadore Caye, local environmentalists have been left with many questions and concerns.
Business & Economy
Concerns raised over EIA plans for DiCaprio’s Blackadore Caye, Belize
The development plans for DiCaprio's Blackadore Caye were made public in Belize, and an environmental consultation took place on January 14th to field questions and concerns regarding those plans.
Conservation
Fisheries Department to implement Managed Access Program
Belize’s marine resources are some of the country’s best assets, but they have faced several challenges over the years. An income-producing activity that uses...