2019 marks Belize Audubon Society's 50th Anniversary. On February 6, 1969, the Belize Audubon Society (BAS) was founded for the purpose of learning more about wildlife in Belize and preserving it as a part of Belize’s heritage. Today the BAS continues the important conservation work as the oldest environmental NGO protecting Belize’s precious natural resources.
The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System is made up of three remote coral atolls and a continuous barrier reef structure that runs parallel to the coast. It's also is one of the most pristine reef ecosystems in the Western Hemisphere.
Back in early December 2018, a historical expedition was lead to the bottom of the Great Blue Hole in Belize. Aquatica Submarines in collaboration with the Roatan Institute of Deep Sea Exploration (RIDE), Fabien Cousteau and Richard Branson took multiple submersibles and dove to the bottom of the 407ft/124m site.
After this initial expedition, 30 plus more dives took place in order to record data and footage for scientific research.
Belize is a stunning and diverse country where there is enough to satisfy a lifetime's worth of adventure. To inspire you and give you some ideas for your own Belize itinerary, Island Expeditions’ team of travel experts has selected 10 experiences that should be on your bucket list.