Conservation
Chocolate Heredia’s Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary faces management problems
The recent decline of visitors to Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as the absence of a signed co-management agreement are two main challenges...
Business & Economy
Strombus Gigas Alliance attends 67th GCFI conference in Barbados
The 67th Golf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) conference took place in Barbados from 3rd to the 7th of November. Amongst the many participants...
Conservation
Marine Conservation partners to safeguard the Mesoamerican Reef
In October 2014 a meeting was held in Tela, Honduras to develop the 2015 Mesoamerican Reef Report Card. Over 60 marine conservationists from Mexico,...
Community and Society
Mooring Buoys installed to protect northern reef
White Sands Dive Shop along with the San Pedro Tour Guide Association (SPTGA) have taken the initiative to protect the northern reef systems by...
Business & Economy
Belize’s SGA proposes the complete use of the conch at regional conference
Over a million pounds of Queen Conch (Scientifically known as Strombus gigas) was harvested in 2013, and a similar amount is expected to be...
Community and Society
Telethon fundraiser for Chiquibul raises over $320K
“At any day, we at FCD have to decide if the rangers will have to go and conduct an activity to control the illegal...
Community and Society
ACCSD responds to proposed subdivision
Press Release - Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development - September 30, 2014 - The Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD) is a local...
Community and Society
Biologist Lisa Carne and Manatee Expert Jamal Galvez get Ocean Hero Award
Two outstanding conservationists received the Ocean Hero Award from Oceana in Belize during a special ceremony on Saturday September 27th. The two recipients of...