we actually did it and the new policy banning these structures just got signed. i am honestly blown away that we pulled this off but we have to keep watching the coast to make sure they stick to it.
August 5, 2018
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Recently developments in Caye Rosario, Caye Chapel and Blackadore Caye have shown the Belizean public that we cannot trust those in charge of our country to do right by its people. Allowing over the water structures in flats and coastal areas in the country alter these ecosystems which allow our sport fishing sector which is world renowned to flourish as they act as the habitat and nursery for species such as tarpon, bonefish and permit. Developers use the line that "it will create jobs" to push their projects, but are a measly 200-300 jobs worth the thousands of jobs that already depend on these ecosystems? Studies have already shown that species such as bonefish and tarpon travel across international boundaries and as such anything we do here in Belize that affects these fishes also affects the sport fishing sector of countries such as Mexico. If we allow developments like these to continue we allow unsustainable development to establish itself throughout the country.
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Reached 100 supporters
May 25, 2018
42 Comments
These were designated marine reserve areas for the important reason that are unique areas in Belize's fragile water ecosystem that can't be found or replicated anywhere in the world. They have been the lifeblood of the country economically, socially and culturally for than a thousand years. Why does the GOB think this special region can be put at risk with impunity by greedy developers? All the assurances in the world can't guarantee there will never be an "oops" that will destroy this area forever, especially if rosy economic predictions are incorrect. Preserve the heritage of Belize and its people!
We are not Fiji, we are not Bora Bora, we are not Maldives, we are not Jamaica, we are better, We are special and we need to stay that way and promote ourselves that way to keep bringing in the kind of tourists that bring in the dollars and jobs that count. They say they will create 300 jobs but those jobs won't be for Belizeans and they will only be during construction, once construction is done it will only be a few Belizeans working there. In the meantime jobs and dollars will be lost for one of the most lucrative industries in the country that provide for hundreds every day. Stop the pirate developers once and for all before they destroy everything.
Benthic habitats, whetehr they are sand, muddy-sandy or seegrass are important habitats for macro and micro invertebrates that suatain organisms up a foodwebs. Dredging and over the water structures will be initial drivers of habitat destruction, modification and deterioration. Not to mention long term impacts from boat traffic, grey water, and en masse human presence in critical habitats.
I have fished the waters of Blackadore and Rosario for many years and it would be a travesty for any structures to inhibit the absolutely amazing ecosystem located there. Please do what is right and protect these marine reserves!
I am Luis Acosta (junior) i am fly fishing guide, i work with EL PESCADOR LODGE, i am against any on the water structures.
Keep our sacred spaces protected!
No over water stuctures, please.
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we actually did it and the new policy banning these structures just got signed. i am honestly blown away that we pulled this off but we have to keep watching the coast to make sure they stick to it.
August 5, 2018
Final supporters
Recently developments in Caye Rosario, Caye Chapel and Blackadore Caye have shown the Belizean public that we cannot trust those in charge of our country to do right by its people. Allowing over the water structures in flats and coastal areas in the country alter these ecosystems which allow our sport fishing sector which is world renowned to flourish as they act as the habitat and nursery for species such as tarpon, bonefish and permit. Developers use the line that "it will create jobs" to push their projects, but are a measly 200-300 jobs worth the thousands of jobs that already depend on these ecosystems? Studies have already shown that species such as bonefish and tarpon travel across international boundaries and as such anything we do here in Belize that affects these fishes also affects the sport fishing sector of countries such as Mexico. If we allow developments like these to continue we allow unsustainable development to establish itself throughout the country.
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Reached 100 supporters
May 25, 2018
42 Comments
I visit Belize twice a year for the great fly fishing. Over the water structures are a direct threat to the wonderful flats fishing Belize offers and will have a much larger negative economic impact to tourism over the long run than anything gained by these developments.
These were designated marine reserve areas for the important reason that are unique areas in Belize's fragile water ecosystem that can't be found or replicated anywhere in the world. They have been the lifeblood of the country economically, socially and culturally for than a thousand years. Why does the GOB think this special region can be put at risk with impunity by greedy developers? All the assurances in the world can't guarantee there will never be an "oops" that will destroy this area forever, especially if rosy economic predictions are incorrect. Preserve the heritage of Belize and its people!
We are not Fiji, we are not Bora Bora, we are not Maldives, we are not Jamaica, we are better, We are special and we need to stay that way and promote ourselves that way to keep bringing in the kind of tourists that bring in the dollars and jobs that count. They say they will create 300 jobs but those jobs won't be for Belizeans and they will only be during construction, once construction is done it will only be a few Belizeans working there. In the meantime jobs and dollars will be lost for one of the most lucrative industries in the country that provide for hundreds every day. Stop the pirate developers once and for all before they destroy everything.
Benthic habitats, whetehr they are sand, muddy-sandy or seegrass are important habitats for macro and micro invertebrates that suatain organisms up a foodwebs. Dredging and over the water structures will be initial drivers of habitat destruction, modification and deterioration. Not to mention long term impacts from boat traffic, grey water, and en masse human presence in critical habitats.
I have fished the waters of Blackadore and Rosario for many years and it would be a travesty for any structures to inhibit the absolutely amazing ecosystem located there. Please do what is right and protect these marine reserves!
I am Luis Acosta (junior) i am fly fishing guide, i work with EL PESCADOR LODGE, i am against any on the water structures.
Keep our sacred spaces protected!
No over water stuctures, please.
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I visit Belize twice a year for the great fly fishing. Over the water structures are a direct threat to the wonderful flats fishing Belize offers and will have a much larger negative economic impact to tourism over the long run than anything gained by these developments.