Projects in Belize

American Crocodile, Crocodylus Acutus, Population and Habitat Viability Assessment and Conservation in Ambergris Caye, Belize

This project will collect vital information on the health, population and size distribution of American Crocodiles while identifying habitat threats in order to develop a crocodile conservation plan for Ambergris Caye, Belize. The project will also educate the community on the importance of crocodiles and how to safely co-exist with them.

Effectiveness of New Belizean Fisheries Regulations on Restoring Grazer Populations and Coral Reef Resilience

The project will evaluate the effectiveness of the most recent Belizean fisheriesregulations as a coral reef conservation tool by quantifying post-regulation coral and algal cover,fish population structure, and harvesting levels.

Building Biological Monitoring for Enhanced Management of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve, Belize

The goal of this project is to finalize a monitoring system to provide needed information; train a team in data collection methods; and establish a database for biological information.

Evaluating a Stepping Stone for Neotropical Migratory Birds – The Belizean North-East Biological Corridor

To evaluate the importance of the Belizean North-east Biological Corridor as a stepping stone in the journeys of Neotropical migratory birds and also as a wintering area. To use the resulting information to support the consolidation and long-term conservation of the biological corridor.

Piloting Forest-Based Assessment and Monitoring in Indigenous Communities to Stimulate Community Understanding and Participation in Forest Conservation via REDD

This project aims to engage indigenous communities to develop their capacity to assess forest carbon stock and increasing their knowledge, awareness and motivation to participate in national REDD planning.

The Development of Freshwater Bio-Monitoring in Belize

This project will contribute to the development of robust, cost-effective, and sustainable bio- assessment tools to monitor and manage threats to tropical freshwater ecosystems.

Instituting a Long Term Conservation Program for Belize’s Chiquibul Cave System

The project aims to activate a monitoring, exploration and public awareness program for the protection and long term sustenance of the Chiquibul Cave System.