Belize is most commonly known as “The Jewel” a nickname highlighting its natural beauty, pristine rainforests, and vibrant coral reefs. Other nicknames for the country include “The 501” (based on its international telephone calling code of...
There are four main species of dolphins that inhabit Belizean waters. Meet them and learn to ID them! Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin The most common dolphin found in Belize. They are one of the most well-studied marine mammals in the wild. In addition, they are easy...
A big thanks to all of our 2025 volunteers who helped Reef Conservation International make a conservation impact! 2025 marine conservation achievements by the numbers: 7105 Invasive Lionfish removed from the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve Park waters 16,726 pounds of...
This holiday season give a gift that matters by supporting ReefCI through our Amazon Wishlist. Click HERE or the image below to shop ReefCI’s Amazon Wishlist and purchase one of our items of need that will then be shipped directly to ReefCI....
Plastic pollution is a big problem in Belize, as it is all over the world. The accumulation of plastic and micro plastics threatens the beautiful beaches and rich biodiversity of this Central American nation. The coastal areas, particularly the Belize Barrier Reef,...
Reef Conservation International (ReefCI) is one of the leading NGOs/non-profit marine conservation organizations in Belize. But funding our non-profit has become increasingly difficult in the current economy marked by inflation and sky high prices for everyday...
Global warming and other human-caused factors continue to push coral reefs closer toward collapse. Hence, locating and preserving coral with the highest chance of surviving has become a key method to ensuring marine life and the ecosystem services they provide are...
As summer heats up, it is important to remember that the last 10 years were the ocean’s warmest decade since at least the 1800s. 2024 was the ocean’s warmest year on record EVER and 2025 is on pace to break last year’s record. Why does ocean water temperature...
Say hello to Nora! She is a hawksbill sea turtle that is a prolific egg layer and has been nesting on our island for many years now 🙂 Learn more on how you can help save our sea turtles below! Turtle Patrol and Nesting Data Collection | May – September...
World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated on June 16th of every year. The day encourages people around the world to celebrate sea turtles, raise awareness of the threats these endangered species face, and take meaningful action to help our beloved sea turtles. You can help...
Belize Barrier Reef, Tom Owens Island, Placencia, Belize
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