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June 16, 2022

Belize is hosting 5th Women in Fisheries Forum

The forum is a part of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness project entitled, “Enhancing adaptation planning and increasing climate resilience in the coastal zone and [...]
April 3, 2022

Big Catch: 60-pound yellow-edge grouper caught in Belizean waters

By Aaron Humes: A rare find was made in Belizean waters this weekend – a yellow-edge grouper fish weighing 60 pounds.
March 28, 2022

Belize fishing fleet goes live on Global Fishing Watch map

Belize uses the data analysis facilitated by Global Fishing Watch to inform management measures of its vessels and fisheries and identify areas for improvement. This advancement [...]
March 17, 2022

Corozal fishermen busted with almost 500 undersized conch

Fisheries personnel reportedly made the bust on March 11, while searching a vessel named "Lizany", docked adjacent to the pier on Long Caye, Lighthouse Reef Atoll. [...]
March 12, 2022

Protected Areas managers warn against overhunting iguana and Hicatee turtle

While it is traditional to hunt iguanas during March and April and especially females carrying eggs, the season is currently closed as of February 1, reopening [...]
July 23, 2021

Authorities condemn shooting of Bottlenose Dolphin

Authorities say that a team from the Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development (SACD) confirmed the report of a dead dolphin in the area and that [...]
July 6, 2021

Albert Division Representative, Tracy Panton expresses concern about illegal fishing

Panton and other members of the United Democratic Party had, prior to the Sitting of the House of Representatives, expressed disapproval of the new statutory instrument [...]
July 5, 2021

New Belize Fisheries Council holds inaugural meeting

According to a GOB Press Office release, “the Belize Fisheries Council (BFC) is focused on improving coordination for the sustainable growth of the fisheries sector of [...]