Nominate your 2023 Ocean Hero today!

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Oceana Belize announced that nominations are open for the 2023 Ocean Hero award.

This award recognizes and celebrates individuals who go above and beyond to ensure the protection of our oceans.

In 2009, Oceana introduced the Ocean Hero awards for the conservation community to recognize and celebrate the amazing accomplishments of various individuals who have worked in advocacy, ocean conservation and education. 

In 2022, Oceana recognized 2 extraordinary Belizeans as its 2022 Ocean Heroes, marine conservationist, Dr. Rachel Graham and marine ecologist, Dr. Leandra Cho-Ricketts.

The award is open to individuals throughout Belize with interests in the ocean including teaching and education, on-ground conservation, restoration and rehabilitation work, project work and private or individual research.

Nominations of individuals 13 years or older are accepted.

Deadline for submissions is July 31st, 2023.

Send your submissions to [email protected] today!

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