Blue Bond and Finance Permanence Unit

Southern Community Consultations

Residents of South Central/Northern Belize are invited to join us for a pop up style community consultation on the Draft Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan (BSOP): https://bsop.coastalzonebelize.org/draft-bsop-plan/

Instead of a traditional presentation, we’re hosting a pop-up style session with different stations you can explore. Stop by anytime between the time outlined, move around freely, and have one-on-one conversations with us to learn more about:

- What is included in the Draft Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan
- The different marine zone types and their purpose
- Activities that may be allowed or restricted in different areas
- Key sectors including fishing, tourism, and maritime administration

We also want to hear from you:
🗺️Does the information in the plan reflect how you currently use Belize’s ocean and coastal areas?
🔮Are there areas you may want to use in the future?
🤝Are there any conflicts or challenges between different users of these spaces?

Join the conversation and help shape the future of Belize’s ocean space.

For more information, visit bsop.coastalzonebelize.org or WhatsApp us at 614-9825.

This successful interception near Gladden Spit highlights the importance of strategic investments in strengthening Belize’s marine enforcement capacity.

Through the Government Strategic Allocation Project under the Belize Blue Bonds Program, the Belize Coast Guard was equipped with Perimeter 8 drones to support real-time surveillance, monitoring, and enforcement across Belize’s waters. These tools are helping enforcement agencies detect and respond more effectively to illegal activities, while protecting critical marine areas and Belize’s valuable fisheries resources.

This achievement also reflects the importance of coordinated action among the Belize Coast Guard, Fisheries Department, and Co-management agencies in safeguarding Belize’s marine ecosystems.

The Belize Blue Bonds Program continues to support innovation, interagency collaboration, and stronger ocean governance for the protection of Belize’s blue spaces. 🐠💙

Three Hondurans Detained in Illegal Fishing Operation Near Gladden Spit

Three Honduran nationals were detained Thursday night after their vessel was intercepted near Gladden Spit during a joint operation targeting illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The Belize Coast Guard's Maritime Enforcement Team, supported by a drone unit, spotted the vessel fishing in a spawning aggregation area. After the vessel attempted to evade authorities, a chase ensued and it was successfully intercepted.

The operation was carried out in collaboration with the Fisheries Department, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and the Southern Environmental Association (SEA) as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal fishing in Belize's southern waters.

Northern Community Consultations

Residents of northern Belize are invited to join us for community consultations on the Draft Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan (BSOP): https://bsop.coastalzonebelize.org/draft-bsop-plan/

See post below to learn more about the Draft BSOP. 👇👇👇

Northern Community Consultations

Residents of northern Belize are invited to join us for community consultations on the Draft Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan (BSOP): https://bsop.coastalzonebelize.org/draft-bsop-plan/

Come learn about:
- What is included in the Draft Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan
- The different marine zone types and their purpose
- Activities that may be allowed or restricted in different areas
- Key sectors including fishing, tourism, and maritime administration

We want to hear from you:
🗺️ Does the information in the plan reflect how you currently use Belize's ocean and coastal areas?
🔮 Are there areas you may want to use in the future?
🤝 Are there any conflicts or challenges between different users of these spaces?

Join the conversation and help shape the future of Belize's ocean space.

For more information, visit bsop.coastalzonebelize.org or WhatsApp us at 614-9825.

Public Notice ‼

Public Inspection Period for the Draft Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan (BSOP) is running from May 25th to July 24th.

The BSOP will serve as Belize’s legally enforceable, comprehensive national marine spatial planning framework that designates zones for biodiversity protection and permissible human uses and activities that may be lawfully carried out in Belize’s ocean space.

We encourage the public and all stakeholders to review the plan and submit written feedback via an online survey to ensure it reflects the realities of all ocean users and supports the sustainable use, development and conservation of Belize’s coastal and ocean resources.

🔗Access Draft BSOP: https://bsop.coastalzonebelize.org/draft-bsop-plan/
🔗Feedback Survey: https://bsop.coastalzonebelize.org/survey/
For any questions or more information, kindly contact us using the details below ⬇️
e: [email protected]
t: +501-614-9825
w: bsop.coastalzonebelize.org

Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute
Government of Belize Press Office

CZMAI is pleased to officially announce the commencement of the Public Inspection Period for the Draft Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan (BSOP) running from May 25th to July 24th.

The Draft BSOP will serve as Belize’s legally enforceable, comprehensive national marine spatial planning framework that designates zones for biodiversity protection and permissible human uses and activities that may be lawfully carried out in Belize’s ocean space.

We encourage the public and all stakeholders to review the plan and submit written feedback via an online survey to ensure it reflects the realities of all ocean users and supports the sustainable use, development and conservation of Belize’s coastal and ocean resources.

🔗Access Draft BSOP: https://bsop.coastalzonebelize.org/draft-bsop-plan/
🔗Feedback Survey: https://bsop.coastalzonebelize.org/survey/

For any questions or more information, kindly contact us using the details below ⬇️
e: [email protected]
t: +501-614-9825
w: bsop.coastalzonebelize.org

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