In Record Sargassum Year, Belize Fund Supports Sargassum Removal
The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future has provided BZ$300,000 for sargassum management and cleanup to support coastal hotels and communities.
The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future has provided BZ$300,000 for sargassum management and cleanup to support coastal hotels and communities.
The New World screwworm has reached the U.S., prompting Texas to establish a control zone and deploy sterile flies to manage the invasive pest.
The government has imposed a six-month moratorium on mining and dredging in Placencia Lagoon and Ambergris Caye to aid environmental recovery.
Jamal Galvez disputes claims that dredging in the Placencia Lagoon benefits marine life, explaining it disrupts the ecosystem and harms species like manatees.
Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler expresses concern over the region's lack of action against the record amounts of sargassum affecting coastal communities.
Three Honduran nationals were detained for illegal fishing near Gladden Spit during a joint operation by the Belize Coast Guard and other agencies.
The Friends for Conservation and Development opened a new ranger base to enhance conservation efforts in the Chiquibul National Park and Mountain Pine Ridge Area.
The Prime Minister discussed the need to balance environmental protection with development and the importance of maintaining natural land during investments.
A man in Cayo lost four dogs to a killer bee attack and is calling for government assistance with bee removals.
Minister Perez supports a temporary moratorium on mining and construction in tourism hotspots to address environmental concerns and overdevelopment.
The Government and NGOs plan to plant one million trees over the next five years.
Minister Andre Perez discusses the challenges of managing Sargassum seaweed along Belize's coast and the need for effective collection methods.
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