Coral reefs in Belize, considered to be some of the most pristine in the west, have secured additional protections. Rene Montero, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, signed a set of new laws ...

This week Unesco, the United Nation’s scientific and cultural agency, removed the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, part of the 600-mile long MesoAmerican Reef System, the world’s second largest, ...

Get to know Belize with these suggestions from locals. This list of things to do in Belize features ideas for everyone, from adventurers and history buffs to foodies and travelers looking to chill out ...

The Belizean government has failed to implement promised protections for the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage site, according to a WWF assessment published today, leaving the largest barrier reef in ...

A big focus in Belize at the moment is Responsible Tourism in the Belize Barrier Reef, which is the world’s second largest reef and continuing to protect the reef for future generations. The coral ...

As the Smith College Coral Reef Ed-Ventures Program enters its 14th year, students are gearing up for another unforgettable summer providing environmental education youth camps in San Pedro on ...

BELIZE CITY, Belize (AP) — Belize is considering new offshore drilling regulations that could open nearly the entire coast to exploration and exploitation, environmental groups have warned, calling it ...

Belize stopped the exploration for oil in its waters as of Dec. 29, 2017. Environmentalists and local businesses opposed a 2016 plan to begin wider oil exploration around Belize, halting those plans ...

Power of Collective Action. Creating positive change in World Heritage sites in danger - Journey of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage site. There are currently 54 World Heritage ...

Shark populations have declined across the Caribbean region, with negative associations between shark abundance and human population density, open access to fishing, and proximity to large markets ...