Climate Change a Hot Topic at Belize’s Annual Conservation Symposium
by Jen Chapman, Country Coordinator, Belize Every April, conservationists and students from around Belize congregate in the aptly named Jaguar … Continue reading
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A site visit with some amazing Belizean tourism thrown in….
By Richard Nimmo, Managing Director of Blue Ventures Expeditions I have just returned from my annual trip to Belize to work … Continue reading
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Education helps to change hearts and minds in Belize
by Rohsny, BV volunteer, Belize Despite its laidback charm, Sarteneja in Belize is a small, fairly insular community that has … Continue reading
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Feeling at home in Belize
By Pam Viele, BV volunteer, Belize The Blue Ventures homestay in the quaint fishing village of Sarteneja was the perfect … Continue reading
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A day in the life: Reflections on a Belizean fishing town
by Daniel le Roux, BV Volunteer, Belize It seems to me that people usually start these sorts of things with … Continue reading
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We all agree that the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is in poor health… but it could be worse!
by Jennifer Chapman, Country Coordinator, Belize All too often research efforts undertaken by organisations and individuals are not shared. Beautiful … Continue reading
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A day in the life: Genna Handley’s experiences (part 1)
by Genna Handley, BV volunteer, Belize Arranging a conservation trip At the start of 2012, I took some unpaid leave … Continue reading
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Culling me softly…
by Hayley McKenzie, Blue Ventures volunteer, Belize The divers hunt in a pack, eyes peeled for the distinctive feathery spines … Continue reading
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Diving Deep in Belize
by Jen Chapman, Country Coordinator, Belize The queen conch (Strombus gigas) fishery in Belize is valued at approximately US$ 3,000,000 … Continue reading
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A Day in the Life: VIP Expeditions
by Thomas Forwood, volunteer, Belize Generally speaking, life at Bacalar Chico Dive Camp (BCDC) is routine. You get up at … Continue reading