Conservation
Hol Chan investigating fish kill on lagoon side of San Pedro
Another mass fish death was observed on the lagoon side of Ambergris Caye, by the San Juan/Boca del Rio area, and Hol Chan is investigating the cause, suspecting Sargassum and possibly high nitrate levels in the water.
Conservation
Twin-Towns Partner with Forest Department to Begin Urban Green-Space Initiative
During the Biodiversity Celebrations ceremony on May 31st, 2018 in the twin-towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena, the Mayor, His Lordship Earl Trapp, signed the partnership agreement with the Forest Department to build greener spaces within the municipality by 2020.
Conservation
Belize Barrier Reef System awaits removal from World Heritage Site in-danger list
A draft decision has been published on the World Heritage Center’s (WHC) website supporting the notion to remove the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (BBRRS) from the in danger list. The final decision will be made at the WHC's 42nd annual meeting to take place June 24th - July 4th.
Conservation
59 Forest Rangers Sworn-in as Special Constables
Following two weeks of intensive training at the Belize Police Academy, 59 Forest Rangers of both government and forest co-management agencies were sworn-in as Special Constables.
Environment
CRFM and FAO launch Pacific-Caribbean Nearshore FAD Fisher Exchange
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and the FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands (FAO SAP) in Samoa are collaborating to host the Pacific-Caribbean Nearshore FAD Fisher Exchange – a 12-day study tour in three Caribbean countries.
Community and Society
San Pedro observes Hands across the Sand
Ambergris Caye residents joined thousands of Belizeans on Saturday, May 19th for the annual ‘Hands across the Sand’ in an effort to highlight the issues that threaten Belize’s marine natural resources.
Environment
Caribbean Fisheries Ministers endorse protocol for securing small-scale fisheries
Fisheries Ministers who recently attended the 12th Regular Meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), held in Montserrat on Friday, 18 May 2018, endorsed a newly drafted protocol on Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the region.
Community and Society
San Pedro rejects tourism development at Cayo Rosario
Citizens on the island are outraged over the idea of the proposed tourism project on Cayo Rosario, which is located within the Hol Chan Marine Reserve extension. As a united voice, they sent a strong message to the investors behind the project and the National Environmental Advisory Committee (NEAC) who approved it. Islanders say they will not allow any development on the island that would jeopardize the sensitive marine environment or the livelihood of present and future generations of San Pedranos.