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Kirah Forman
Conservation
Hol Chan asks residents to refrain from interfering with turtle nests and hatchlings
They advise that for the well-being of the turtles and to keep accurate statistics for their marine turtle program, people need to avoid coming into contact with the nest or the hatchlings.
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.
Community and Society
Stranded Loggerhead Turtle being treated on Ambergris Caye
On Saturday, February 22nd a female Loggerhead turtle was found stranded in a stretch of beach in the Maya Beach Area of the Placencia...
Community and Society
Loggerhead Turtle rescued and treated after shark attack
On Wednesday, October 9th, Tuff E Nuff tours rescued an injured female Loggerhead Turtle on the way back from a dive trip. Hol Chan...
Conservation
Unknown vessel causes significant damage to the reef at Shark Ray Alley
An unknown vessel has caused damage to the reef at Shark Ray Alley after it is believed it ran aground. The damage to the reef was discovered on August 5.
Conservation
Turtle nesting season “looking positive”
The month of August is the peak period for turtle nesting season in Belize. The full season runs from May to November. Reports from...
Pets & Animals
Ailing Hawksbill Turtle being treated in San Pedro
A trapped Hawksbill Turtle was rescued in Hopkins and is now rehabilitating in San Pedro at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve headquarters