The Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan (BSOP) is Belize’s national framework for Marine Spatial Planning (MSP). It guides the sustainable use and management of the country’s ocean space, including its internal waters, territorial sea, and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). 

Built through a participatory, science-based, and adaptive process, the BSOP supports a balanced approach to conservation, sustainable development, and the growth of Belize’s Blue Economy. The plan outlines key components including its purpose, governance structure, vision, guiding principles, goals, zoning design, and spatial information related to Belize’s priority marine and coastal sectors.