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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BELIZE SEASONAL FLIGHTS
2022-12-22
Belize welcomes seasonal flights this winter from Canada and USA
WestJet resumed flights to Belize from Toronto, Canada.
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The Belize Zoo is back!
2022-12-21
The Belize Zoo, the "best little zoo in the world" reopen its doors this month!
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Holiday Traditions of Belize
2022-12-20
Traditions of Belize: The Habinahan Wanaragua Jankunu Festival
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2022-12-16
Belize's favorite holiday foods!
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This Holiday Season Gift Experiences, Not Things
2022-12-15
This holiday season, make sure you gift experiences and not things.
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