Happy #EarthDay! 🌍 Protecting our planet means we get to continue exploring the incredible wonders it holds — like this one, right here in Belize. Our #GreatBlueHole!

🎥: John Romero

Protecting our sea is a shared mission. 🌊

A healthy sea means food on the table, livelihoods sustained, and a thriving reef for generations to come. Take action for our sea. Join the movement at https://bit.ly/3Mz2O8H

Can you spot the spotted anemone shrimp? 👀

Nearly transparent, it blends into swaying sea anemones so well that only tiny spots give it away. This isn't just beauty, it's survival, helping it stay hidden from predators. 🌊🦐

#DidYouKnow that the name "Sarteneja" came from the distorted pronunciation of its original Mayan name "Tza-ten-a-ha", which means "water between the rocks"? This northern village is home to the largest fishing community in #Belize.

Front row seats to something you can’t plan! 🐬✨

Happy Monday, ocean lovers! 💙🌊 Have a sensational week ahead!

🎥: Colin Flores (via IG)

💭 #DidYouKnow some corals can live for hundreds — even thousands — of years? 🪸 These ancient reef builders support entire ocean ecosystems, but rising temps, pollution, overfishing & coastal development are putting them at risk. 🌊 Protect our corals, protect our oceans.

Queen conch season closed April 6! Possession of conch meat is now a violation of Fisheries Regulations and may lead to prosecution. Reopens October 1!

Happy Easter from the Oceana Belize Team! Wishing everyone a joyful and memorable day spent with family and friends.

📷: Chang Lee

Believe it or not, flatfish like this peacock flounder aren’t born flat! As babies they swim upright with an eye on each side. 👀 As they grow, one eye migrates to the other side. 😲 This lets them lie flat on the seafloor with both eyes up — perfect for hiding and hunting.

Eating fish this Easter? Support the fishers bringing you a fresh catch — join us in advocating for inclusive, representative fisheries management. 🎣 https://bit.ly/strongfutureforourfisheries

It's #ManateeAppreciationDay! 💙 Celebrate the day by raising awareness and learning more about manatees at our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/marine_life

From sea to table, fishing is part of Belize's identity. Sustainable fisheries is important to all of us, but it must include meaningful fisher participation. Add your name to support stronger, more inclusive fisheries management: https://bit.ly/strongfutureforourfisheries

Monday evening traffic at Shark Ray Alley 🚦

#DYK Nurse sharks might look like they’re in a rush, but they’re actually quite chill. While some sharks have to keep swimming to breathe, nurse sharks can rest on the seafloor and pump water over their gills, no rush hour needed.

🎥 Ambergris Today

#DidYouKnow eating #lionfish is a healthy choice? They’re rich in heart-healthy omega-3s.

As an invasive species, lionfish prey on important reef fish, so eating them helps protect ecosystems.

Oceana is proud to have been part of the "Little Stewards in Action" campaign with Tidal Legacy Foundation during Reef Week! Oceana remains committed to supporting conservation efforts that give Belizeans a voice, empowering advocates of all ages across #Belize.

Our reef is alive. Our sea is alive. But both are under threat from unchecked coastal development.

#Belize’s marine environment is irreplaceable. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Are you willing to lose it?

Join the movement: belize.oceana.org/our-campaign...

#Belize's sea isn't just beautiful. It feeds families, powers tourism, and shapes who we are as a nation. The future of our sea should be decided by #Belizeans. Support the call for #peoplepower: belize.oceana.org/our-campaign...

🪸 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🪸The MAR System is the largest coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean! It is home to a stunning array of marine life and its wealth of biodiversity contributes to the economic & social well-being of millions of people.

Today we remember the courage, vision, and generosity that built #Belize. May the legacy of those before us guide us as we continue to serve our country with pride, unity, and love.

Every day, the women of our team show up for our sea, communities, and for each other. This #InternationalWomensDay, we stand alongside every woman fighting for change. Happy International Women's Day! 🌊💜

Smaller shoes, same mission 💙🌊 #ToLoveAndProtectBelize

Karina showed up as Senator Janelle Chanona (Oceana VP!) for Belizean Icon Day at her preschool. 🥰

Advocacy has no age limit. We protect today so the next generation inherits a thriving sea.

Fishing season closures are important for species reproduction and growth. We all have a responsibility to ensure that there's a healthy population that supports the livelihoods of fishers, preserves marine ecosystems, and upholds Belize's commitment to responsible marine conservation.

Ryan, our Outreach Manager, recently met with the Copper Bank Fisherfolk and Community Association for a training focused on building the skills needed for meaningful engagement, stronger representation, and a future shaped by the voices of the fishing community.

Belize is home to the largest population of Antillean manatees in the world. Despite this, the species remains endangered, making conservation and advocacy efforts critical to their survival.

Learn some cool manatee facts here: bit.ly/marine_life

📷: Josh Nunez

Oceana is proud to stand alongside Belizeans to protect the marine heritage that sustains our communities, feeds our families, and defines our nation. Join us today in taking action for our Belize: https://bit.ly/46X4Czd

📷: Bobby Paulshock

For #Hopkins residents, the health of the sea is personal. Behind every pristine stretch of beach in the village is a community that refuses to take it for granted. Residents share a common commitment: keeping their home beautiful and thriving. #belize
📷: Ella's Cool Spot

Fisher livelihoods depend on the sea, and the sea depends on inclusive fisheries management and decision-making. 💬 Add your voice: Support fisher inclusion in decision-making today:
https://bit.ly/strongfutureforourfisheries

Your voice can help to protect #Belize's sea and everything that calls it home, every livelihood that depends on it, every community that needs it. Your voice holds that power.
Take action with us at https://bit.ly/3Mz2O8H

#Funfact 🦀: The shy face crab gets its name because it literally hides its face. 🫣 It tucks in its legs and folds its large claws over its face, forming a compact, box-like shape for protection when it feels threatened. Which is why it’s also called a box crab!

📷 Jody Leslie

Great blue herons are common along Belize's coastline, where they patiently hunt fish, crabs, and other small prey. You can identify them by their tall stature, long yellowish bill, blue-gray body, and the black stripe that extends from the eye to the back of the head.

📷: Augustine Flores