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Earth Day
Conservation
Earth Day activities see massive beach clean-up in northern Ambergris Caye
The northern beaches of Ambergris Caye received love from many volunteers on Sunday, April 23rd, when they freed the area of tons of garbage left behind by visitors or washed ashore. The beach clean-up commemorating Earth Day saw the efforts of persons from the San Pedro Town Council, the local Child Advisory Body, the University of Belize (UB) Environmental Club, representatives of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and the office of the Area Representative the Honourable Andre Perez.
Community and Society
Beach clean-ups and educational campaigns mark Earth Day 2022 on the island; sea turtle nesting areas again overwhelmed with garbage
Earth Day 2022 was celebrated on Ambergris Caye with an environmental fair and beach clean-ups on the island's northern side over the weekend of April 23rd. One of the beach clean-ups tackled an area known for sea turtle nesting, which was filthy and unsafe for these endangered creatures to nest.
Arts & Culture
Students turn plastic litter into art
A public anti-litter education campaign to recycle plastic and glass containers is an integral part of the Marine Litter Action Plan presented by the Department of the Environment at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City on Wednesday, September 4.
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.
Pets & Animals
ACES calls for justice after crocodile’s brutal death
On Saturday, April 22nd, Chris Summers, crocodile conservationist from the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary (ACES) was responding to a call about a dead crocodile.
Environment
Students join Oceana to celebrate Mother Earth
The community came together with demonstrating support for the environment and appreciation of Mother Earth.
Community and Society
US Embassy Celebrates Earth with Reusable Bags program in San Pedro
Convenience store shopping often yields a large amount of plastic bags. It does not matter if it is just one item being purchased, it...
Community and Society
PROJECT EARTH 2015: Atlantic Bank Helping Reduce Overdraft on Nature
Atlantic Bank Ltd, in collaboration with Institute for Sustainability of Community and Environment (IN.S.C.E) and a group of women have engaged in an initiative...