Belize’s marine organizations are participating in the 14th Annual Reef Week which began on Saturday, March 15, and is ...

Most are in the Pacific. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, its elliptical-shaped reef system—coincidentally shaped like Belize itself—stretches 18 miles long and 7 miles ...

A storm, even once it has passed, can leave traces in the ocean that last for thousands of years. These consist of sediment layers composed of coarse particles, which are different from the finer ...

We’ve been working with the government of Belize to develop a long-term coastal development plan that takes full account of the huge value of its natural assets. The beauty and diversity of Belize’s ...

Belize is remarkably diverse ecologically, with extensive natural capital along the coast, including the largest coral reef in the Americas and an extensive mangroves ecosystem. Both ecosystems play a ...

With its plentiful outdoor activities, this 25-mile-long island off the coast of northern Belize caters to the snorkeling ... easy access to the barrier reef that surrounds the island.

By Marco Lopez Rosie knows the Lighthouse Reef Atoll like the back of her fin. She calls this atoll home and is a matriarch of the thriving population of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) ...