Environment
Belize and UK scientists join forces to tackle marine litter
UK scientists have been working with Belizean partners to tackle litter in the ocean by collecting data to reveal the extent and type of items present in the environment.
Environment
Our Forest is Our Future – Belize’s forests worth USD$35 Million to REDD+
Belize’s forests have provided jobs for Belizeans from the birth of our nation; logwood and mahogany were our first exports, but now keeping our forests alive an uncut can be worth US$35 million. Our forests contain 7 million tons of carbon dioxide, which at current market prices of US$5 per tons of carbon on international markets for carbon credits, adds up to USD$35 million to Belize.
Environment
Report of Illegal Poaching of Jaguars
The public is advised that poaching of jaguars is a punishable offence under the wildlife laws of Belize. Hunting, killing, injuring, trapping or harassment of jaguars and other endangered wildlife is illegal.
Community and Society
Sargassum Solution? Mexican entrepreneur says turn it into building material on Ambergris Caye.
With Sargassum seaweed inundating the beaches of the Carribean, south-eastern Mexico, and Belize, local and regional authorities are looking for ways to deal with the massive accumulation of algae that threatens the tourism industry. Mexican entrepreneur Omar Vasquez Sanchez has one solution; use the invasive algae to build houses!
Environment
Turtle nesting season begins, island residents are asked to be cautious
HCMR is uncertain about the success of the season this year and ask the general public visiting the beaches north of San Pedro Town to be extra cautious and to not interfere with any potential nests.
Environment
Coalition for Sustainable Fisheries calls for ban on Gill Nets
“Ban gill nets!” was the cry from the Coalition for Sustainable Fisheries as they presented the latest data on the minority of Belizean fishermen using gill nets, and the depredation resulting from illegal users of gill nets – most of who come from across the border. The Coalition presented their findings at a press conference at the Radisson Fort George Hotel on Wednesday morning, May 22.
Education
San Pedro Green and Clean launches Educational Campaign on Ambergris Caye
The aim of the campaign is to educate the younger generation in ways to keep their environment clean and healthy and the importance of doing so. HCAS will be the program’s pilot school and any necessary changes needed will be made before expanding to other schools on the island
Conservation
San Pedro joins Hands Across the Sand 2019
Organized by Oceana Belize in the country, the activity highlights issues that threaten Belize’s marine life, while encouraging Belizeans at home and abroad to love and protect Belize’s unique marine wealth for future generations to come.