We have had many recent sightings of the invasive Indo-Pacific Lionfish on the coral reefs of Belize. We have seen them in great numbers at Glovers Reef as well out at Lighthouse Reef. We are asking that if you see these species, while out snorkeling or diving, please let your guides know, and they can pass it on to the fisheries department.
These fish have no natural predators in the Caribbean, so their numbers have increased dramatically over the last few years. According to the NOAA website, "due to their population explosion and aggressive behavior, lionfish have the potential to become the most disastrous marine invasion in history by drastically reducing the abundance of coral reef fishes".
Click here for more information on this ongoing issue...
http://www.oar.noaa.gov/spotlite/archive/2009/articles/lionfish_invasion.html
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Don’t Rush This Day - A Poem from Lighthouse Reef, Belize
2019-06-21
We wanted to share this beautiful poem from a guest who stayed with us in April at our Lighthouse Reef Basecamp on Half Moon Caye.
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Belize Audubon Society - Celebrating 50 Years
2019-06-14
As Belize’s oldest and largest conservation NGO, the Belize Audubon Society (BAS) proudly protects more than 180,000 acres across Belize.
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BTB Love Belize Sea Challenge 2019 Race Report - Island Expeditions Team
2019-06-05
Congratulations to all the teams who recently completed the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) Love Belize Sea Kayak Challenge!
This was only the second time this event has happened - the first being last year.
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A Closer Look at the BTB Love Belize Sea Challenge Route
2019-05-24
Wednesday, May 22, 2019, marked the start of the BTB Love Belize Sea Challenge. 14 teams departed Punta Gorda at 6 am in the morning and were blessed with good weather.
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Belize Tourism Board: Love Belize Sea Challenge
2019-05-17
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and Love FM, a local Belize radio station, have teamed up to offer this amazing 6 day sea kayak race, the BTB Love Belize Sea Challenge.
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Thank You for Supporting our "Make Space in Your Case" Program
2019-05-10
Island Expeditions Guests. Thank you for supporting our "Make Space in Your Case" program, an initiative that gives guests an opportunity to donate school supplies to students in Belize.