Belize looks to the deep sea to complete its 30% ocean protection pledge

Mongabay
Oct 15, 2026, 3:00 am103 ptsTrending
Belize is turning to its deep waters to fulfill its pledge to protect 30% of its ocean and achieve the sixth milestone of its Blue Bond agreement. A draft marine spatial plan submitted on Sept. 8 for government approval proposes closing the final gap to 30% by establishing three offshore marine protected areas…

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