Environment
SPTC reactivates Clean-up Campaign
Under the motto, “Small bites- big threats; keep your surroundings clean and mosquito free”, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has reactivated their Clean Up Campaign for 2017.
Environment
Nearly 1K lionfish caught at Caye Caulker’s 2nd annual derby
Caye Caulker’s second annual Lionfish Derby put a dent in the population of Belize Barrier Reef’s most damaging invasive species.
Environment
SPTC is temporarily burning garbage at the island’s dump
To help reduce the massive amount of garbage accumulated at the town’s dump, The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has once again resorted to the burning trash.
Environment
Reef Week Opens in San Pedro with beach clean up
Reef Week is an annual celebration featuring a week-long calendar of national events to promote sustainability within the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Environment
Shark fishing continues; MarAlliance calls for drastic legislation changes
Shark fishing has resumed at Lighthouse Reef Atoll according to reports made to MarAlliance, a non-governmental organization based in San Pedro Town.
Environment
Oil spill in Western Belize; Environmentalist continue campaigning against offshore oil exploration
An oil spill was reported on Wednesday, March 1st at one of the oil wells in the Belize Natural Energy’s (BNE) compound in Spanish Lookout, Cayo District.
Environment
Dredging taking place in Caye Chapel despite lack of EIA
Reports of dredging activities on Caye Chapel are once again raising concerns.
Environment
BEL makes effort to accommodate Ospreys
BEL removed problematic osprey nests that have caused power outages in the past.