The Environmental Research Institute field station at Calabash Caye is a centre of excellence for marine science providing research, monitoring and education programs for the sustainable management of Turneffe Atoll
E-mail: contact@belizemangrovealliance.org | Phone: +501-605-6569
University of Belize Environmental Research Institute
Contact
Ninon Martinez
E-mail: nmartinez@ub.edu.bz
Tel: (501) 624 3184
Office: Belmopan City
Website: www.uberibz.org
Research
Mangrove species: Red, black and white mangroves, Mangrove ecosystems generally
Research topic: MBRS SMPMangrove Plot Biomass Tracking Location: Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve
Area studied: 3-10 x 10 plots at 5 sites
Number of participants: Approx. 100 people
Sectors engaged: University Students
Mangrove species: Red, black and white mangroves, Mangrove ecosystems generally
Research topic: Blue Carbon
Location: Several MPAs across Belize
Area studied: Entire coastline
Number of participants: Approx. 30 people
Sectors to be engaged: CBOs, NGOs, Environmental Groups
Mangrove Species: Mangrove ecosystems
Research Topic: Biomass and Blue Carbon
Location: Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve
Participating Stakeholders: NGOs, Environmental Groups
Projected Number of Participants: 30 people
Education
Mangrove Species: Red, black and white mangroves, Mangrove ecosystems generally
Location: Calabash Caye Field Station
Targeted Audience: Youths
Number of participants: Approx. 300 people
Mangrove Species: Red, black and white mangroves, Mangrove ecosystems generally
Location: Southern Coastal Communities
Targeted Audience: CBOs, NGOs, Environmental Groups, Youths, Tourism Sector, Fishing Sector, Private Sector
Number of participants: Approx. 60 people