And the winners are in for our “The Ocean Through My Eyes” Story Challenge in celebration of World Oceans Day 2026! 🌊

From unforgettable moments on the water to heartfelt reflections on why our marine spaces matter, participants showed us the beauty, wonder, and importance of Belize’s ocean through their eyes.

After reviewing the submissions, our panel of judges selected the following winners:

🥇 1st Place – BZ $1,000
🏆 Ian Oliva

🥈 2nd Place – BZ $600
🏆 Akeem Williams

🥉 3rd Place – BZ $400
🏆 Jody Leslie

🌊 Fan Favourite – BZ $200
🏆 Jody Leslie

Congratulations to all our winners! 👏

A heartfelt thank you to every participant who shared your story and reminded us that the ocean is not just a place we visit—it is part of who we are.

Every day, Belize’s tour guides, dive masters, fishing guides, and marine tourism professionals inspire others to appreciate and protect our marine environment. Through their stories, they are helping to reimagine our relationship with the ocean and encouraging all of us to safeguard the blue spaces that sustain Belize.