Friday, September 11, 2026

Environment

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.

BNCF awards over 75k in terrestrial biodiversity research and protected areas management

The Belize Nature Conservation Foundation (BNCF) awarded two grants in the furtherance of conservation efforts in Belize’s protected areas.

GOB invests $15.8 Million to protect Chiquibul Forest

The Government of Belize will be investing $15.8 Million over the next two years to protect the valuable resources of the Chiquibul Forest Reserve.