Community and Society
Oceana Announces $3 Million Grant from Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
Grant, from proceeds of 11th Hour Auction at Christie’s, to protect sharks, marine animals, habitat in Pacific and ArcticWashington, DC – Oceana, the largest...
Community and Society
BIOPAMA trains regional officers using Belize’s robust protected areas system
Regional officers of various Caribbean protected areas were in Belize for a six-day work exchange visit. Their stay in Belize from 3rd to the...
Business & Economy
The Belize Fisheries Department report an increase in marine exports
The Belize Fisheries Department has reported a 46% increase in marine product export for the year 2013. Of a reported $24,997,526.70 in marine export...
Conservation
Maya Mountain Adventure Challenge races for Belize’s biodiversity
The race to raise awareness and save Belize’s biodiversity - Maya Mountain Adventure Challenge - began on Thursday February 13th and will last 3 days.
Community and Society
Renewal of Sea Cucumber License dates announced
The Fisheries Department hereby informs sea cucumber fishermen that renewal of licenses for 2014 will run from 10th February to 28th February 2014.
Community and Society
Consultations on the project ‘Identifying Opportunities for Climate-compatible Tourism Development in Belize’
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in partnership with CARIBSAVE, Belize Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI), Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Belize Tourism...
Community and Society
We all play a role in the sustainable management of the NPAS
On the evening of Thursday, January 30th an update presentation on the National Protected Areas System (NPAS) was held at the Sunbreeze Conference Room....
Community and Society
Closing of the Lobster Season
The Belize Fisheries Department would like to take this opportunity to inform the general public that the lobster season will close effective February 15th...