Environment

Environment April 1, 2015

Make Way For Manatees In Easter Rush

The Port Authority is monitoring boat traffic to reduce manatee deaths at the Belize River mouth, where 17 manatees have died this year.

Environment March 30, 2015

Scarlet Macaw Scare In Red Bank

Plans for a river tubing tour in Red Bank raise concerns about the impact on endangered Scarlet Macaws and local employment.

Environment March 26, 2015

DOE Confirms Norwegian Cruise Line Damages Reef

Norwegian Cruise Lines is under scrutiny for damaging a reef at its Harvest Caye terminal site near Placencia.

Environment March 23, 2015

Removing the ROV from the Reef

The Department of Environment successfully removed a grounded submersible vessel from the reef near San Pedro and is assessing coral damage.

Environment March 20, 2015

Water: Scarcer Than You Think

A ceremony at Memorial Park launched World Water Day, emphasizing the importance of water conservation to students and the public.

Environment March 20, 2015

Removing A ROV From The Reef

The company that owns a submersible stuck on the reef near San Pedro plans to remove it within a week after confirming its identity and assessing damage.

Environment March 19, 2015

The New FCD Rangers Unit

The Friends for Conservation and Development graduated 18 new rangers trained to protect the Chiquibul National Park and its wildlife.

Environment March 19, 2015

Waste Transfer Station For Boom Dump Site

The Belize Solid Waste Management Authority has started construction of a waste transfer station at the Burrell Boom dumpsite.

Environment March 17, 2015

Getting the Climate Change Message Out To The Community

the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development launched the Belize Marine Conservation and Climate Adaptation Project to address climate change impacts on local communities and ecosystems.