Sunday, May 10, 2026

Conservation

Ministry of Tourism & Culture, NICH & BTB speak on Noh Mul’s destruction

Reports of the destruction of one of Belize's Maya mounds/sites, Noh Mul, has reached international news. 5 days later, a statement is released from the Ministry of Culture, NICH and the BTB.

Why are globally endangered great hammerhead sharks still being fished by locals?

The sight of a slain hammerhead shark in Caye Caulker has raised much concern, as it is a globally endangered species, with its numbers dwindling rapidly.

Monitoring Unit of Gulf of Honduras Project to reactivate key stakeholders network

The Gulf of Honduras project was set up a few years ago to look at potential threats on the marine life and ecosystem as a result of maritime activities in the 5 ports within the Gulf of Honduras.

Managers of world’s two largest barrier reefs team up to protect biodiversity

PRESS RELEASE 29th April, 2013Australia and Belize might seem worlds apart, but when it comes to coral reefs there is much in common. A key...

Letter to the Editor: Understanding the Crocodile

"I’m hoping with my research, and with the assistance of ACES, I can help restore that respect and understanding for the crocodile." - Marisa Tellez

ACCSD responds to West Side Marina dredging

The Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD) group reacts to the story on the West Side Marina dredging taking place.

Lisel Alamilla to receive University of Idaho International Alumni Achievement Award

Lisel Alamilla, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development for Belize, is the winner of the 2013 International Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Idaho's College of Natural Resources.

Dead crocodile found in northern Ambergris Caye

After reports of a dead crocodile on northern Ambergris Caye, ACES volunteer Chris Summers responded and found a 6-foot croc in an advanced state of decomposition.