Environment
The San Pedro Sun partners with Oceana on International Beach Cleanup Day
Oceana and The San Pedro Sun teamed up in San Pedro Town to join the global effort on International Cleanup Day, September 29, 2012. Volunteers from the Leos Club and conscientious citizens joined in cleaning up from Boca Del Rio park to the BTB office.
Environment
Cabinet endorses decision to make Turneffe Atoll a Marine Reserve
Another win for Minister Lisel Alamilla: Cabinet has endorsed the decision to make Turneffe Atoll into a Marine Reserve, 30 years after the initial recommendation
Environment
American Crocodile Poached North of San Pedro
A crocodile was found shot and beheaded in North Ambergris Caye, in an area that is a proposed protected site but is frequented by hunters.
Environment
Trees cut by BEL is cause for concern
In clearing away trees to keep their lines unobstructed, BEL removed large trees, and some residents feel, unnecessarily cleared shrubs and smaller plants
Environment
October Issue of National Geographic Magazine Features the MESO-AMAZING Mesoamerican Reef
“Central America’s Mesoamerican Reef is half the length of its famous Australian counterpart but in many ways more remarkable.”- October issue of National GeographicPress...
Environment
The PACT Foundation Awards over $200,000 in grants to protected areas
The PACT Foundation has awarded five grants totaling BZ$200,000 to further aid in the biodiversity conservation of Belize’s terrestrial protected areas.
Environment
Conch Survey conducted countrywide
Hol Chan Marine Reserve Officers, working with The Fisheries Department, conducted their bi-annual national conch survey on Ambergris Caye.
Environment
National News: Historic Regional fisheries agreement signed
A historic conference of fisheries minister sended with the signing of a memorandum of understanding that commits to responsible fisheries.