Oceana Belize
@oceanabelize
We are dedicated to protecting and preserving Belize’s marine resources. Save the oceans, feed the world.🐟 belize.oceana.org
#WorldMangroveDay: Mangroves protect our coasts, nurture marine life, and build resilience against climate change. Let's protect what protects us.
Our sea can't speak for itself. We have to be its voice. 👉 https://bit.ly/43XmEAz
Sustainable fisheries is about protecting the entire marine ecosystem. By supporting responsible fishing practices, we help ensure healthy oceans, thriving communities, and seafood for generations to come.
⚽️ This #WorldCup weekend, we're cheering for a defense that never takes a break: #mangroves! Healthy mangroves and wetlands are nature's best defenders.
#DYK coral reefs are the most biodiverse ecosystems in our ocean? They cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, yet support nearly 25% of all marine life. Seahorses, sea turtles, sharks, and countless other species depend on these ecosystems to survive. But they depend on us to thrive.
Sharks keep our oceans healthy by maintaining balance in marine ecosystems. Belize is home to an incredible diversity of sharks, but these species face growing threats everyday. This Shark Awareness Day, dive in and learn more about sharks: bit.ly/marine_life
We'll take our Monday blues in all these shades, thanks! 💙🌊 Join us in advocating for the protection of #Belize's beautiful blues: bit.ly/43XmEAz
Spotted eagle rays can leap completely out of the water! Scientists aren't 100% sure why — could be to shake off parasites, dodge predators, or avoid unwanted mates. Some say they just do it for fun! Learn more cool facts here: https://bit.ly/marine_life
Today, we're shouting out our incredible supporters — our #Wavemakers across #Belize, always ready to raise their voices and take action for our marine environment. Join our global #Oceana Wavemaker community in protecting and restoring our oceans 👉 https://bit.ly/45XbyfV
Belize’s coastal ecosystems provide food, livelihoods, and protection for communities and marine life. Together, we can ensure they remain healthy and thriving for generations to come. Join us at belize.oceana.org
🦞 It's lobster season in #Belize! 🦞 As we gear up to enjoy this popular crustascean, let's commit to fishing responsibly. Healthy lobster populations mean a healthy sea & a sustainable livelihood for fishers. The season will be open from July 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
Ocean Action Month ends today, but not our efforts to protect our blue planet — it's not an idea for the future, it's a decision for now that will impact our present and future. #toloveandprotectbelize #belize #oceanabelize #thrivetogether #oceanactionmonth
How does the flame scallop escape predators? 💭 No claws, no teeth, no venom — but flame scallops have a trick: they swim! When crabs, shrimp or sea stars close in, they clap their shells repeatedly, jetting water to dart away. No fight, just flight. 🔥🐚
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐞𝐥! A master of hide-and-seek by day, this reef-dweller emerges after dark to hunt crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish using its incredible sense of smell. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QYaKT1 🌊
Small actions. Big waves. During Ocean Action Month, every step you take - no matter how small - adds up to protect our blue planet. Speaking up for the health of our sea is more important than ever before! Join Oceana and use your voice to call for meaningful change right now 👉 bit.ly/3Ov8NMw
To every amazing dad: today we honour you — the protectors, providers, and role models inspiring the next generation of leaders. Thank you for all that you do! 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒄𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎! 💙
Happy #WorldCrocodileDay!! 🐊 Today we celebrate #Belize’s two native crocs: the Morelet’s crocodile and the American crocodile. These ancient apex predators are indicators of healthy ecosystems, thriving in clean waters and intact mangrove forests. Protect crocs. Protect their habitats.
It’s #WorldSeaTurtleDay! 🌊 🐢 Here in #Belize, we share our waters with three magnificent species: the Hawksbill, the Green turtle, and the Loggerhead. Swipe to meet them!
This Ocean Action Month, take a stand for wildlife and the ecosystems they rely on. Visit https://bit.ly/3Mz2O8H to learn how you can be part of the movement to protect and restore our marine treasures - for all who depend on them.
From above, Belize is a mosaic of blues and greens: coral reefs, mangrove islands & seagrass beds woven together to sustain marine life and coastal communities. 🌊🌿 #WaterWednesday #Belize
This #WorldOceansDay, we celebrate the beauty and abundance of our sea while recognizing our shared responsibility to protect it. Let’s do our part to protect what we love. 💙🌎 🌊
Somewhere in #Belize this morning, there was a fisher reading the wind, watching the water, and casting before the sun was fully up. Before the seafood reaches your plate, it passes through their hands. This Ocean Action Month, let's stand with fishers: https://bit.ly/strongfutureforourfisheries
It's Ocean Action Month - and your voice matters! ✍️Sign a petition 📣Share the message 🌊Become a Wavemaker with Oceana Every action adds up. Start today. Visit https://bit.ly/3Mz2O8H
When fishers thrive, communities thrive. 🎣 Support Belizean fishers' call for fair, inclusive fisheries management, because their voices belong in the decisions that shape their futures. 🌊✍🏽 https://bit.ly/strongfutureforourfisheries
This 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, we celebrate and defend the ecosystems that sustain us. Safeguarding biodiversity begins within our communities, through action, advocacy, and the collective use of our voices for change.
Sustainable development starts with informed and empowered communities. Belizeans deserve a seat at the table when decisions are made about our environment, livelihoods, and future. Join Oceana in calling for your voice to have a say in Belize’s future. Join the movement: bit.ly/43XmEAz
Your friendly reminder that when we protect our sea, we protect life above and below the waves. 🌊💙 #toloveandprotectbelize #belize
