- Event: 8th Annual Environmental Day
- Venue: Laughing Bird Caye National Park, Placencia
- Date: July 13, 2013
- Register/volunteer: contact Patty at patricia@splashbelize.com
Belize Conservation – Splash Dive Center 8th Annual Environmental Day
Belize Conservation with Splash Dive Center 8thAnnual Environmental Day
The Belize Barrier Reef is known as the longest in both the Northern and Western Hemisphere. As described by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN):
“It provides a classic example of the evolutionary history of reefs, contains superlative natural phenomena and areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance, and is one of the most pristine reef ecosystems in the Western hemisphere”.
When diving the reef: there is no doubt that the beauty is an entirely new world filled with extraordinary habitats.
Charles Darwin in 1842 referred to this beauty as “the most remarkable reef in the West Indies”.. It is not surprising then that there is never a dull moment on the diving tours offered by Splash Dive Center in Placencia Peninsula, Belize.
The locals in Belize have stood their stance and continue to play a great part in the conservation of the reef today. It is for this reason that we can continue to offer the extraordinary natural wild life found in our Belizean Caribbean Sea. Splash Dive Center also contributes in the conservation of the reef by organizing its annual Environmental Day. This year Splash Dive Center will be hosting its 8th Annual Beach Cleanup and Lionfish Hunt, where we are expecting over a 100 school kids to participate.
Thanks to the strong support of both locals and visitors we can continue to give all our divers a natural untouched scuba diving experience in the Belize Barrier Reef. Through our beach cleanup and Lionfish hunt we aim at not only cleaning the environment, but also at teaching the community and children the impact of reef trash and the threat of the Lionfish to our reef. The kids will also have the opportunity to learn more on Belize’s marine life during a special presentation done by the senior members of the Splash Kids Club. In addition, they will have a moment to enjoy time at the National Park, a World Heritage Site
The beauty of natural wildlife is evident. As you head out on many of our snorkeling and diving tours you may spot the graceful and intelligent Bottlenose Dolphins. Belize is certainly an unspoiled beauty! Help us to keep our Caribbean Sea ecosystem intact.
Contact Patty to book your tour at patricia@splashbelize.com or visit us at www.splashbelize.com to learn more about our diving tours.