Belize in Social Media

Summit limits trade of five shark species, two types of manta ray under commercial fishing pressure.

Great chance to contribute to a worthwhile conservation effort in Belize.

 

"...I will be returning to Belize in July 2012 to continue spreading SAVE THE FROGS' amphibian conservation message. In particular, I will be giving more presentations and working to grow Belize's network of students, academics and biologists interested in amphibian conservation efforts. I am especially excited to go to villages in areas of high amphibian biodiversity to encourage children and adults to understand the importance of amphibians within their local ecosystems...."

Nice video about our reefs in Belize.  Check out the clip at 2:30!

 

Healthy Reefs Mesoamerican Reef Survey...

A short summary about the wonders and challenges at Glover's Reef, Belize.

 

"...Glover’s Reef Seascape lies at the heart of the largest coral reef system in the Western Hemisphere, just 28 miles off the coast of Belize. An astounding 800 patch coral reefs dot its waters, which encompass 12,500 acres. Glover’s Reef is a critical nursery and feeding ground for sea turtles, sharks and rays, and numerous fish species that gather in massive numbers..."

Very interesting story about a group of students traveling to Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve in Belize to cleanup a turtle nesting site.  They analyzed the trash and found...

 

"...Jon and his student teams began to categorize the garbage they found – much like Ocean Conservancy does during the annual International Coastal Cleanup – to figure out where all the trash was coming from and how they could stop it. They learned amazing things about the profile of the garbage:..."

A feel good story about conservation efforts in Belize to protect our marine resources.

 

"WCS conservationists help Belize develop a management program to restore the health of both fisheries and the coral reef ecosystems at its Glover’s Reef and Port Honduras Marine Reserves..."

Rachel Graham studies sharks. She live captures, measures, tags and releases them. When she asked if I would document some field work for her (actually it was an assignment for Men's Journal), I jumped at it. There is little I find more exciting or adrenaline pumping than swimming with a tiger shark, even if it is controlled by a line around its caudal fin. The film crew is from National Geographics "Born to Explore" series, and yes that is the star of the show Richard Wiese.

The solitary eagle is a great find by Belizean conservationist Ron Martinez.

 

"...The Solitary Eagle (Harpyhaliaetus solitarius) is one of the least known raptors in the Neotropics. In fact, prior to the Belize Raptor Research Institute’s (BRRI) 2011 discovery of an active nest for this species, only two other nests had been found – both more than fifty years ago!.."

Feel like contributing to conservation efforts in Belize?  Here is one small project you can consider.

 

"...During my time in Belize, I plan to travel around the country to broaden the mission of SAVE THE FROGS by protecting amphibian populations and promoting a society that respects and appreciates nature and wildlife. Much of my travels are paid out of my own pocket, so I am starting a fundraiser to help my amphibian conservation efforts in Belize!.."

A feel good story and a little dated; too bad they show a bald eagle instead of a harpy eagle in the article.

 

"...Several Harpy eagles have been discovered in Belize’s Maya Mountains for the first time in 60 years. The eagles were believed extinct in the country, due to habitat loss and overhunting. “This is incredibly significant for bird conservation in the..."

Great opportunity to experience Belize and learn about those beautiful creatures manatee and dolphins.

 

"..Want to be a Conservation Biologist, Behavioral Ecologist or Marine Mammalogist? Here's your chance to join our research team for two intense weeks of total immersion into the world of animal behavior, ecology & conservation, Antillean manatees, bottlenose dolphins, coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds in Belize!.."

Turneffe Atoll is one of the largest and most ecologically varied locations in Belize...and some people in Belize are trying to keep it that way.

 

"...Nearly a decade ago, Turneffe Atoll Trust was formed to help implement an environmental success story, one in which a globally significant ecosystem gained protection before an environmental crisis hit. Turneffe Atoll is currently healthy and as of yet, does not need to be fixed. What it urgently needs, however, is protection and management so it doesn’t fall victim to further improper development, unsustainable commercial activities, and environmental degradation...."