Over June 26–27, the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future hosted a two-day Media Tour to some of Belize’s most iconic marine protected areas — Gladden Spit & Silk Cayes Marine Reserve, Laughing Bird Caye National Park, and the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve.
We were joined by representatives from 7 News Belize, Love FM, News 5, Hot Off The Press, San Pedro Sun, and Climate Spotlight, who got a front-row seat to conservation in action.
Day 1:
At Gladden Spit and Laughing Bird Caye, journalists heard from our grantee partners:
- MarAlliance – marine research and megafauna conservation
- Fragments of Hope, Belize – coral restoration
- Southern Environmental Association – MPA management and enforcement
They also took to the water to snorkel and experience the vibrant marine life these MPAs protect. 
Day 2:
The tour continued to Hunting Caye in the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve, where
shared insights on enforcement, biodiversity protection, and expanding Belize’s ocean protection zones to 25%.
Through its Grants Award Program and Government Strategic Allocation, the Belize Fund supports the stewardship of 14 MPAs covering over 612,000 hectares — funding local innovation, strengthening enforcement, and ensuring long-term sustainability for generations to come.
This media tour helped connect storytelling with science, giving journalists a deeper look into the people and partnerships shaping Belize’s ocean future.
