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.
Environment
Surviving A Climate Apocalypse in Belize
"As we head into the uncertain climate change impacted future, it is in the best interest of all of us to both make wise decisions and put pressure on decision makers and those in power to plan and implement climate change action. Belize alone does not have the power to stop global warming but we can protect ourselves from its devastating impacts, and survive this ‘climate apocalypse’."
Conservation
Reef Fest 2019 Coastal Cleanup a success, says Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Once again, a group of volunteers devoted their Saturday morning to join Hol Chan's Coastal Cleanup which removed tons of harmful garbage from the lagoon and coast of Ambergris Caye.
Conservation
Hol Chan Marine Reserve 2019 Reef Fest opens with Reef Fair
With a fun and informative Reef Fair, Hol Chan Marine Reserve's 2019 Reef Fest kicked off under the theme “Our Reef, Our Life, Our Responsibility. Get involved”
Environment
San Pedro Fire Department cautions residents on bushfires
The SPFD told The San Pedro Sun that due to the extreme heat and dry weather in the past months, there have been several bushfires on the island.
Conservation
ACES relocates another Anteater on Ambergris Caye
When hotel employees found an anteater wandering its grounds, they called ACES and with the aid of Saga Humane Society, were able to relocated the displaced animal.
Business & Economy
No more fishing licenses for Guatemalans with Belizean documents
After numerous reports of excessive and illegal fishing, approximately 38 Guatemalan fishermen will not have their license renewed to fish the southern waters of Belize, particularly around the Sarstoon River area.
Environment
ACES organize Earth Day lagoon clean-up
The clean-up started around 9AM outside the San Pedrito canal on the mangroves side, opposite from Captain Iguanas. Garbage collected included a lot of glass and plastic bottles, old sofa’s, a rusted fridge, plastic bags, hangers, shoes, lots of household garbage.