New Ocean Short Film Shot in Belize & Narrated by Morgan Freeman
A new documentary short will highlight the problem of plastic waste in the oceans. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this short film will look at plastic as if it is a treasured part of sea life, in a bid to bring awareness to plastic pollution. Titled “Life Below Water: The Arrival of a New Species,” the short film is […]
Manatee Calf in Belize rescued by Jamal Galves: Belizean ‘Manatee Man’
Mid-July, a male manatee calf was rescued off the coast of Belize by the country’s very own “Manatee Man” Jamal Galves, now a scientist with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute in Belize. With an estimated population of 1,000 individuals, Belize boasts the highest density of Antillean manatees in the world. For nearly 20 years, […]
Belize expands the Sapodilla Caye Marine Reserve 7x Bigger!
Signed July 31 by the Minister responsible for Fisheries, Dr. Hon. Omar Figueroa, a new Statutory Instrument expands the Sapodilla Caye Marine Reserve in Southern Belize; effectively expanding Belize’s protection of an important reef system known as the Corona Reef, or Cayman Crown. Found south of the Sapodilla Cayes, the Corona Reef complex is within […]
A Spotlight on Belize Hotels supporting Pack for a Purpose
During this global pandemic, what has become more evident is that we must all practice responsible behavior. Specifically, once we rejoin travel, which is why we are spotlighting how to Pack for a Purpose. Pack for a Purpose is a charitable organization that encourages travelers to devote five pounds’ worth of their luggage weight allowance to school supplies, medical […]
Three Cave Archeological Reserves in Belize Reopen for Tourism
Hidden below the jungle canopies, navigate through Belize’s complex underground cave system on foot, canoe, or inner tube. Inside, these natural phenomenons reveal rich cultural and historical splendors of the Maya. Considered pathways to the underworld, or Xibalba in Maya, caves are sacred havens where listening limestone formations and vast chambers are just the beginning. […]
Meet ‘Short-Tail’, the first known Jaguar to cross Belize & Guatemala!
Meet “Short-Tail”, the adult male jaguar nicknamed from his partially missing tail, who is caught on camera in both Belize and Guatemala! This new photo makes him the first individual confirmed to cross the international boundary between the two countries. Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) scientists published this observation in CATnews, the newsletter of the Cat Specialist Group, […]
Explore Belize’s Protected Areas to win with APAMO’s 13th Anniversary!
The Association of Protected Areas Management Organizations (APAMO) is celebrating its 13th Anniversary with a contest! With 103 Protected Areas in Belize, they can be your new travel bucket list. For APAMO’s 13th Anniversary contest, you can explore Belize and win big! Take a road trip with friends to Mayflower Bocawina National Park, create […]
Belize Celebrates World Conservation Day
Today, July 28, we join the global celebrations of World Conservation Day 2020. Belize, once known as being “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”, gives us many reasons to celebrate this special day. Belize is not only home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, but is significantly covered with lush jungle and nature reserves […]
Discover Three Rare Fish, Native only to Belize
Carrie Bow Cay, located 15 miles southeast of Dangriga, is directly atop the Belize Barrier Reef and offers direct access to coral ecosystems. This small, but ecologically important island, plays an important role in marine research: Smithsonian scientists and their collaborators travel there to conduct research on the biology, ecology, and geology of coral reef […]
Sustainable Living in Belize at Carmelita Gardens
Living with Nature, Sustainably, at Carmelita Gardens Seven miles out from San Ignacio lies a self-sufficient village community, known as Carmelita Gardens. Comprised of 98-acres on the banks of the Belize River, residents of this green community get to enjoy nature in all its splendor. Here, they often say you don’t live with nature – nature lives […]