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February 26, 2024

Wildlife Conservation Society hosts Global Shark Conservation Meeting in Belize

Posted: Monday, February 26, 2024. 7:31 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Beginning today, Monday, more than 50 marine conservation experts from Mesoamerica and around the world, […]
February 25, 2024

Authorities make bust of illegal fishers in Southern waters

Posted: Sunday, February 25, 2024. 8:36 pm CST. Photo Credit: PGTV By Aaron Humes: Rangers from the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) and members […]
February 21, 2024

Lobster takes a break – fishing season closes next week

Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2024. 3:26 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Notice has been given by the Fisheries Department that fishing of Caribbean spiny lobster will […]
December 19, 2023

Belize delegation concludes participation at COP28, takes pivotal roles

Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2023. 8:12 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Belize’s delegation to the 28th Conference of the Parties of United Nations Framework Convention on […]
December 15, 2023

Chunox fisherman found illegally fishing within natural monument

Posted: Friday, December 15, 2023. 10:27 am CST. By Aaron Humes: Fisherman Orvandy Montalvo, 23, of Chunox, Corozal District, was fined for illegal entry and illegal […]
December 15, 2023

Chunox fisherman is fined almost $10,000 after bust with 199 undersized conchs

Posted: Friday, December 15, 2023. 10:21 am CST. By Aaron Humes: A fisherman from Chunox village, Corozal District, thought he’d hit the jackpot with his first […]
December 2, 2023

Nassau Grouper Closed Season

Posted: Saturday, December 2, 2023. 9:40 am CST. Government of Belize Press Release The Fisheries Department hereby reminds all fishers that the Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) […]
November 3, 2023

Conch Shell Bay fisherman pleads guilty to possession of 62 conchs during the closed season

Posted: Friday, November 3, 2023. 9:51 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Sandhill village resident James Rhaburn, based in the Conch Shell Bay area of Belize City, […]