Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Environment

Oceana says NO to seismic airgun survey in Belize’s offshore area

Oceana in Belize and the Belize Coalition is in opposition to seismic testing in Belizean waters.

Oceana in Belize questions Belize’s intent to participate in Sea Seep Survey

The Government of Belize will be conducting a multi-beam and sea seep survey to the east of the Belize Barrier Reef.

Hol Chan leads coastal clean up

The Hol Chan Marine Reserve on Ambergris Caye joined the 2016 Coastal Clean Up campaign for the fourth time.

DOE charges American-Registered Vessel after grounding in Belize Waters

Following the incident, a formal Environmental Damage Assessment was made which resulted in the DOE charging Rumba a fine of $31,500.

Captive Parrot Permit Application Period to Close

The Belize Forestry Department's Captive Parrot Permit program will close on October 31st, and owners are urged to register their pets before deadline.

National Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan affirmed by GOB

An innovative idea from the CZMAI, known as the National Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan was affirmed at the House of Representatives on August 31st.

American-Registered Vessel Grounded in Belizean Waters

The Belize Coast Guard has confirmed that a civilian vessel, registered in Delaware, USA, was grounded on Belizean waters in the area of Hatchet Caye.

After a hurricane: What happens with the trash?

Majority of the debris caused by Hurricane Earl has been used as landfill here in San Pedro Town.