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Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve
Government
Statement on Illegal Incursion of Guatemala Navy on Belize’s Territorial Waters
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration strongly protests the unlawful incursion of Guatemalan naval personnel for violating Belize’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and will be raising the matter with its international partners.
Environment
Expansion of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve to Protect Important Reef Ecosystem
The Minister with responsibility for Fisheries, Dr. Hon. Omar Figueroa, has signed a Statutory Instrument for the expansion of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve to protect an important reef ecosystem known as the Corona Reef or Cayman Crown located south of the Sapodilla Cayes.
Community and Society
Illegal conch busts made by Southern Environmental Association – fines levied over $20,000
Press Release – Southern Environmental Association – April 2, 2013 - On February 26th, 2013, Southern Environmental Association (SEA) responded to reports of individuals...