Oceana Belize

As the 'sale' of single-use plastics in Belize ended on February 28th, here's a gentle reminder that on March 31st, all persons, businesses and establishments will now also be banned from 'possessing' single-use plastics. Keep updated as throughout the week, we'll be sharing more thoughts and tips on what you can do to #kickplastics, and aid in the fight to end plastic pollution! ⁣#belizeanskickplastics #nomoreplastics #belize

What an amazing shot taken above Belize's Barrier Reef! Comprised of seven protected areas, this reef system is home to a wide array of thriving and endangered sea animals including fish, rays, sharks, dolphins, sea turtles and manatees. 📷: @blueskiesmag #belize #barrierreef #marineconservation #protectouroceans #skydive

Conserving our coastal and marine ecosystems and adapting to the impacts of climate change, are key to ensuring the restoration of our one home. For this year's Earth Hour Belize, let's turn our lights off in solidarity for both people and planet! #earthhour #earthhourbelize #belize #savetheearth #savetheplanet

The Belize fleet is now live! Visit the Global Fishing Watch site (globalfishingwatch.org), and interact with their public map, which tracks the movements of commercial fishing vessels in near real-time. #belize #gfw #bhsfu #fishing #transparency #marineconservation #protectouroceans

Highlight of Oceana Belize Wavemaker - @_gisellejm_ , sharing her thoughts on Belize's single-use plastic ban and some tips to #kickplastics! #belizeanskickplastics #saynotoplastic #belize #oceanabelize #wavemaker

Belize is home to 3 commonly seen sea turtle species: Green, Loggerhead and today's featured - the Hawksbill. Comment a 💚 if you've ever encountered one of these majestic sea creatures when in Belize. #turtle #turtlethursday #belize #oceanabelize #marineconservation

This #waterwednesday takes us to the coastal village of Gales Point 'Manatee!' The village got its name ‘Manatee,’ from the aggregation of manatees that often frequent its waters. Have you ever had a manatee experience while exploring Belize? 📷: @tomhines23 #savethemanatees #manatee #belize #travelbelize

Belizean Professional Volleyball Player - @brytoncodd, shares useful tips for phasing out single-use plastics in Belize! #belize #notoplastics #belizeanskickplastics

Happy World Water Day 💧 What do you do to help raise awareness for the importance of water and its conservation? Let us know in the comments below. 📷: @liaamclain #reef #protectourreef #waterconservation #WorldWaterDay #belize

Shades of Belizean blue as far as the eyes can see! It’s important to remember just how beautiful the ocean really is. A healthy, respected ocean lets us swim, dive, fish and experience it in so many different, incredible ways. . . 📷: @liaamclain #belize #blues #reef #protectourreef #protectouroceans

Did you spot the Remora fishes tagging along on this majestic Loggerhead turtle at first glance? #funfact Loggerheads are most active during the day and are affectionately known to some as the "Ocean's Lawnmowers!" • • 📷: @johnmromero #turtle #loggerheadturtle #diving #belize #oceans #protectouroceans

The sweet serenity of being on the clearest blue water 🌊 in Belize with your favorite island 🐶! Interested in learning how you can be a part of preserving these marine ecosystems? Click the link in our bio to learn more. 🎥: @dylanhetelle . . #reef #coralreef #protectourreef #travel #belize #paddleboarding