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Lighthouse Reef Atoll
Conservation
New regulation introduced to protect shark populations in Belize
Shark fishing around Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Glover’s Reef, and Turneffe Atoll will no longer be allowed after the Government of Belize (GOB) officially banned this practice on June 25th. This new regulation was announced by the Ministry of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation. It is welcomed by many environmental organizations, who believe the move will establish a haven for sharks across an area of approximately 1,500 square miles.
Environment
Owner of Samahdi Yacht issued six-figure fine for coral damage at Lighthouse Reef Atoll
Video footage filmed by local divers at the site known as ‘The Aquarium’ at Long Caye in Lighthouse Reef Atoll, depicted the alleged destruction of live corals by the anchor of a large yacht called Samahdi on Sunday, February, 9th. By the time rangers of the Belize Audubon Society and elements of the Belize Coast Guard responded to the reports, the vessel had left. Its owner, who was not on the yacht at the time, reportedly has since been in contact with the Government of Belize to address the unfortunate incident. Following an assessment from the Department of the Environment (DOE), it is alleged that a $150,000BZ fine was issued for damages caused by the yacht.
Environment
Shark fishing continues; MarAlliance calls for drastic legislation changes
Shark fishing has resumed at Lighthouse Reef Atoll according to reports made to MarAlliance, a non-governmental organization based in San Pedro Town.
Environment
Puerto Azul Luxury Resort in limbo
The proposed development of the Puerto Azul luxury resort on the Lighthouse Reef Atoll got a lot of media attention when its promoters hosted...
Conservation
Coast Guard confiscate gill net on Lighthouse Reef Atoll
On Saturday, February 21st the Belize Coast Guard, with the assistance of the Belize Audubon Society, confiscated a gill net illegally placed off of...
Conservation
Belizeans Unite Against Italian “Mega-luxury” Project on Remote Coral Reef
Press Release - Oceana Belize - July 22, 2014
Belize’s largest conservation and tourism organizations, as well as members of the public, have joined forces...
Community and Society
Oceana wavemakers celebrate “World Ocean’s Day 2014” at Halfmoon Caye
Press Release – Oceana in Belize - June 9th, 2014 -
In commemoration of World Ocean’s Day 2014 (June 8), thirty Oceana Wavemakers and staff...
Conservation
Puerto Azul: Belizean Paradise or Themepark
The conservation community of Belize hereby calls upon the Government of Belize to make an official statement on the exact status of proposed resort...
