Belize Makes Global Waves with Historic Ban on Gillnets in Belizean Water
In a landmark step to protect livelihoods and strengthen marine conservation, the Government of Belize passed the Statutory Instrument 158 of 2020, titled the Fisheries Resources (Gill Net Prohibition) Regulations 2020. Signed November 5, the legislation outlines the possession and use of gillnets is illegal in Belize’s marine territorial seas, Exclusive Economic Zone and internal […]
Why Belize Is An Up & Coming Eco-Tourism Destination
Belize is one of the top places in the world for nature lovers to visit. In fact, while other nations in the Caribbean struggle with conservation, Belize has emerged as one of the premier international locations for eco-tourism. Belizeans are proud of the stunning natural beauty and biodiversity to be found in their homeland, and […]
How the British Army Helps Conserve Belize’s Big Cats
If you’ve ever visited Belize, you may have seen members of BATSUB before—whether doing volunteer work or here to train in the jungle. BATSUB, the British Army Training Support Unit Belize, and Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have joined forces with local conservation charity Panthera-Belize to protect Belize’s wild cats. In a press release by the […]
Get Up Close With Belize Crocodiles on This Amazing Adventure Tour
Belize has many interesting native animals. Among them are crocodiles. Although Belizeans call them “alligators,” they’re crocodiles. These apex predators are an important part of Belize’s ecosystem. At a special sanctuary on Ambergris Caye, you can see these incredible reptiles up close. Types of Crocodiles in Belize Belize has two native crocodile species. The saltwater American crocodile […]
National Parks, Reserves and Protected Areas in Belize
Many visitors to Belize are astounded by its natural beauty and its many ecological treasures. The Government of Belize knows that the country’s future is closely tied to preserving its natural environment and promoting eco-tourism. After all, almost half the country is under protection; this includes protected areas, marine reserve or wildlife sanctuary. Here are […]
How Belize’s Economy Gets A Boost From Biodiversity, says Stanford
Before COVID-19 struck, Belize was a popular tourist destination for ziplining, scuba diving and glimpsing jaguars in their natural jungle habitat. As such, Belize’s biodiversity has made it into a top ecotourism destination. The country’s new sustainable development plan will protect animals like the jaguar while providing livelihood opportunities for the local community. But with […]
Oceana Belize Hosts 1st Ever Virtual Ocean Hero Awards
Since 2009, Oceana Belize honours and expresses gratitude to those tirelessly working towards marine conservation by sharing the stories of men and women committed to safeguarding Belize through their ‘Ocean Hero Award‘. On Wednesday, October 14, Oceana formally recognized two outstanding Belizeans as the 2020 Ocean Heroes during its first ever virtual award ceremony. This year’s […]
How to Be an Eco-Conscious Hiker in Belize
If you love to hike but dropping temperatures at home require you to don coats, boots, mittens, scarves and hats to enjoy your favorite hiking trail, how about tropical hiking in Belize before 2020 ends? Belize is small, warm and easy to navigate. The landscape is spectacular and includes mountains, valleys, beaches, jungles and forests. […]
Bacalar Chico: A Secluded Belize Marine Reserve For Your Bucket List
Belize is famous for its amazing ecosystems and the many reserves that protect them. Many visitors know about Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Preserve. However, one of the lesser known but equally extraordinary preserves is Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve. With 15,000 acres of marine reserve and 12,000 […]
Belize Leads the Caribbean with A Global Pledge for Biodiversity
The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) is calling on Caribbean nations as biodiversity hotspots to commit to the United Nations Leaders’ Pledge for Nature to reduce biodiversity loss by 2030. In a statement by CANARI, Belize is the only country from the region to sign the global pledge; 70 government have committed to reversing biodiversity loss […]