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Coral Bleaching
Environment
Coral bleaching severely affecting reefs in 2023
The heat wave experienced this year is affecting people and resources in Belize, and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is severely bleaching due to rising sea temperatures. A preliminary report issued by Ecomar, a non-profit organization, indicates that Belize's water temperature has increased exponentially compared to any other year since 1985. This temperature rise has stressed corals, which are said to exhibit signs of mortality due to the severe bleaching.
Conservation
Information session on Belize’s response to Stony Coral Tissue Loss and other diseases affecting the reef held in San Pedro
A presentation over the weekend in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, was held to raise more awareness about the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease and other conditions affecting the Belize Barrier Reef. The first informative session was on Friday, July 15th, at the San Pedro Town Council conference room and was facilitated by the Fisheries Department and other partner organizations. Tour guides and operators eager to learn about the diseases killing coral reefs and what is currently being done in Belize to tackle the plagues attended the presentation.
Conservation
2021 Eco-Audit reveals low progress in the protection of the Mesoamerican Reef System
According to the Director of the Healthy Reefs Initiative Melanie McField, "We have known for over two decades what needs to be done – this Eco-Audit is evidence that some efforts are underway, but the pace of these actions is far too slow."
Environment
Reef along Ambergris Caye Suffers Bleaching
The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef creates a protective barrier to the many islands along its length, as well as a habitat for thousands of marine...
