Community and Society
Stranded Loggerhead Turtle being treated on Ambergris Caye
On Saturday, February 22nd a female Loggerhead turtle was found stranded in a stretch of beach in the Maya Beach Area of the Placencia...
Community and Society
World Water Day Poster Contest Announced
An International day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), and the United Nations General Assembly responded...
Community and Society
Ground Breaking for Infrastructure Improvements at Archaeological Sites
Tourists and local visitors to archaeological sites in Belize will soon benefit from infrastructure improvements at the sites under the Making Tourism Benefit Communities...
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.