Conservation
Record number of manatees killed in 2014
34 manatees were found dead in 2014 in Belizean waters. Overwhelmingly, 65% of the deaths registered were caused by boats. Commonly known as the...
Community and Society
Editorial: A Fitness Plan for La Isla?
It’s a new year, and with that comes resolutions, right? According to my unofficial survey the #1 New Year’s resolution is to lose weight,...
Environment
Illegal dumping of garbage continues: SPTC claims it will no longer be tolerated
After several complaints from residents about unsightly garbage across the island, The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is at its wits end, and says...
Conservation
Mangrove Reforestation Initiative starts to show success
After nearly four years into the Mangrove Reforestation Initiative, one of the three original pilot sites is seeing great success. The initiative began back...
Environment
Belizeans receive Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Training
The Belize Department of Environment (DOE) hosted a three day Oil Spill Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC) training seminar for dealing with offshore...
Conservation
Environment around Ambergris Caye is contaminated
'Ambergris Caye's environment is contaminated,' says Dr. Marisa Tellez, a Scientific Researcher researching in Belize, including Ambergris Caye.
Conservation
Chocolate Heredia’s Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary faces management problems
The recent decline of visitors to Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as the absence of a signed co-management agreement are two main challenges...
Community and Society
Subdivision moves to high ground
A proposed subdivision in a swamp wetland area that caused uproar amongst local residents in September has been relocated to higher grounds. The San...