Can you name this coral? Drop your answers in the comments below! These species are in Caribbean coral reefs and are characterized by its distinctive maze-like pattern of ridges and valleys on its surface. #corals #mesoamerica #criticallyendandered

Today is Caribbean Fisherfolk Day, honoring the resilient souls whose lives intertwine with the sea's rhythm and bounty. Let us recognize their vital role in sustaining our coastal communities within Belize's rich marine biodiversity. #CaribbeanFisherfolkDay #FisherfolkMonth

🌀El #HuracánBeryl ha alcanzado hitos sin precedentes en la historia de los huracanes en el Atlántico. La huella del #cambioclimático es evidente. Nos solidarizamos con los países y las personas afectadas en Jamaica, Islas Caimán, Belice y México. #CambioClimático

The 2024 Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus) season officially opens today July 1. You can report any illegal fishing activities to the Belize Fisheries Department. We wish all fishers a safe and bountiful season. #WeStandForWildlife and #wildplaces

Climate change is stirring a new era of wildland fires in Belize. Visit belize.wcs.org to learn more about the threats of wildfires. This message was brought to you by the Wildlife Conservation Society, with funding from the European Union.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Learn more: t.ly/h7EqM IISD Resilience #CAPAInitiative #NatureBasedSolutions

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 “𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬”? Replenishment zones, or no-take areas, are designated regions where fishing and other forms of resource extraction are prohibited. In Belize, replenishment zones cover approximately 11.6% of its territorial seas.

Shark Awareness Day! Did you know? Since 2021 Belize has prohibited shark fishing within a two nautical mile radius around Lighthouse Reef, Glover’s Reef, and Turneffe atolls, establishing a safe haven of 1,500 square miles. #SharkAwarenessDay #Sharks #MarineConservation

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍! Click on the link below to sign up for a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 that will help you to understand the role of EbA/NbS: t.ly/wCO1Q IISD

Today, on International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem #MangroveDay WCS urges you to recognize this unique and valuable ecosystem found along shorelines of tropical and sub-tropical regions. #marinereserve #climatechange #resilience #ecosystem

On #EmancipationDay, we celebrate the resilience, strength, and spirit of our ancestors who fought for freedom and equality. Let us pay homage to the indigenous peoples, their presence and legacy which are deeply woven into the fabric of Belize. #IndigenousPeople

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 Let’s use this day to honor their rich heritage, advocate for their rights, and commit to preserving their traditions. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Belize #Garifuna #Mayan

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 Today, we recognize the contributions and achievements of Indigenous Garifuna and Mayan communities in Belize while also highlighting the challenges they face.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲! Young people are the future, and at WCS Belize we believe they have the power to make a difference now! Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of young people towards protecting and preserving our natural world.

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 Learn more and apply here: iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/759 Deadline for submission: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 The impacts of climate change are being felt across the globe and in Belize. Learn more about the CAPA Imitative in Belize at: iisd.org/capa/belize #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange #CAPAInitiative

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲! At WCS Belize, we are proud to champion gender equality and women's empowerment as we partner with communities across Belize to drive sustainable management of natural resources and environmental conservation. #CAPAInitiative

Time to reel in some knowledge with a bit of finfish trivia! Can you name at least three common snappers found in Belize waters? Cast your best guess below and let's see who's hooked on the right answer! #FishingTrivia #TriviaChallenge #FinFish #SustainableFisheries

❗𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 ❗ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 Learn more and apply here: iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/759 Deadline for submission: Friday, September 20, 2024

It's World Dolphin Day! Did you know? There are four main species of dolphins which can be spotted within Belizean waters: Atlantic Bottlenose, Atlantic Spotted, Rough Tooth and Spinner Dolphins. #WorldDolphinDay #MarineConservation #EndangeredSpecies