WCS Belize

With 40 years of marine research & conservation work in Belize, WCS is the owner of the only research facility within the Glover's Reef Marine Reserve.

[WCS Mesoamérica y el Caribe @WCS_Mesoamerica]

⚽️ Un solo equipo. Un solo planeta. Un solo hogar.

Cada 4 años, el fútbol nos une más allá de las fronteras, los idiomas y las culturas. La conservación también nos conecta, a través de un compromiso compartido para proteger la vida silvestre y los lugares naturales.

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⚽️ One team. One planet. One home.

Every 4 years, football unites us across borders, languages, and cultures. Conservation also connects us, through a shared commitment to protecting wildlife and wild places.

#FIFAWorldCup #wcsimpact #WeAre26

@Guatemala_WCS @WCSBelize

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

WCS is proud to support the Fisheries Department in advancing digital innovation for fisheries management in #Belize.

This system helps improve catch and effort data reporting, reduce errors, and strengthen sustainable fisheries management👇

https://t.co/HBEFx6EaOo

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

“The howler monkeys are everywhere”: How women in Belize are harnessing the power of nature to conserve their community https://t.co/mtBtCxhJ4k via @iisd_news

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

World Wildlife Day: Investing in People and the Planet!

[WCS Mesoamérica y el Caribe @WCS_Mesoamerica]

#WorldWildlifeDay. Investing in People and the Planet

"Investing in People and the Planet" is the theme for World Wildlife Day. That’s why today (and everyday), we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the incredible wildlife species that inhabit Mesoamerica. In an interconnected world, our mission is to safeguard the ecosystems we share with them.

How do we do it? With a dedicated team of professionals and partners, we implement conservation strategies to restore degraded habitats and strengthen local capacities. These include monitoring plants, birds (including migratory), reptiles, amphibians, marine species, and mammals in vast forests like the Maya Forest and La Moskitia, as well as in the Pacific and the Caribbean, among other efforts and locations (we could go on and on about everything we do!).

Here are some images shared by our team, to celebrate World Wildlife Day, hoping you marvel -just as we do- at the biodiversity around us and become more aware of the actions we can take to improve this world we all share.

Look at the full set of images here: https://t.co/5DwDcP49nW

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

We are seeking a Data Collection Service Provider for Socioeconomic Monitoring of the Resilient and Biodiverse Landscapes of Northern Mesoamerica project. Proposals must be in English.

Learn more and apply below 👇
https://t.co/ZT21UKwEkj

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

WCS Belize wishes all Belizeans at home and abroad a happy and safe Independence Day 2024.

At 43, may we have hopeful hearts, steady hands, and rise together while we continue to #discover, #protect and #inspire all to save wildlife and wild places.

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

❗𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 ❗

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘

Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/Igc1QveWO9

Deadline for submission: Friday, September 20, 2024

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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: https://t.co/0WqoBRsoO6

#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange #CAPAInitiative

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘

Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/Igc1QveWO9

Deadline for submission: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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.

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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.

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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: https://t.co/5UFfJwB9v7

@IISD_news

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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

[WCS Belize @WCSBelize]

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.