Co-Management of Marine Protected Areas in Southern Belize
SEA Belize co-manages two wonderful protected areas in Southern Belize; namely the Laughing Bird Caye National Park (LBCNP) and the Gladden Spit & Silk Cayes Marine Reserve (GSSCMR); and also keeps a researching eye on the Placencia Lagoon. Our Rangers play dual roles as the guardians of the marine resources and Ambassadors for Tourism. Besides monitoring attendance and collecting admission tickets, they are responsible for ensuring that all visitors to the protected areas have a safe and ecologically-sound experience.