Stone Crab and Queen Conch Open Season

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Stone Crab and Queen Conch Open Season

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September 27, 2024

The Belize Fisheries Department hereby informs fishers that the open season for queen conch and stone crab fishing will run from October 1st to June 30th, 2025. Fishers are advised to follow all regulations set forth by the Fisheries Department when in possession of these species. Additionally, the Fisheries Department informs fishers that if the queen conch production quota is met early, the queen conch fishing season will be closed. The Fisheries Department urges the public to report any illegal fishing activities by calling their office at 224-4552 or by emailing them.

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Illegal Dumping Continues

PGTVJuly 31, 2026

The Waterhole area in Cattle Landing Village, just outside Punta Gorda Town, has long been known as the community’s dumping site. For years, PGTV has continued to monitor and report on the condition of the area. Just a month ago, we visited and saw signs of cleanup, with garbage being burned, dumping areas pushed back,...

Turtle Monitoring Summer Camp

PGTVJuly 31, 2026

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PGTVJuly 31, 2026

The lionfish has been in Belize for quite a few years now. It is an invasive species that poses a serious threat to the marine environment. One organization, known as FINS, which stands for Fighting Invasive and Non-Native Species, is taking action to reduce the lionfish population. The organization has a team that is not only removing this invasive species but also using it as a way to generate income.

Debate Over Fish Traps In PHMR

PGTVJuly 29, 2026

It has been a debate that has been ongoing for years, but when the Port Honduras Marine Reserve was first established, no fish traps were allowed inside the marine reserve. Some years later, someone discovered a glitch in the Statutory Instrument that was signed, and suddenly fish traps began to appear inside the reserve. Some...

BYRISE 3rd Annual Summer Camp

PGTVJuly 29, 2026

BYRISE’s 3rd Annual Summer Camp came to a close on Friday July 24th. At the conclusion of the camp, certificates were presented to the young participants. For the first time, the camp also concluded with an exhibition baseball game, giving some of the children the opportunity to play in their very first baseball game.

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