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	Country Profile: Belize

Marine Issues/Fisheries

Title:	Coastal Treasures of Belize
Resource Type:	Web Site
Resource Language(s):	English
Author:	Belizenet
Abstract:	This website provides a rationale for the need to protect Belize's coastal zone. It is a source of information for tourists, tour guides, teachers and Belizeans who have a desire to learn more about the rich biodiversity of Belize's coastal ecosystem.

Title:	Description of Natural World Heritage Properties
Resource Type:	Database
Resource Language(s):	English
Author:	Various
Abstract:	1996 description of Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System from the World Conservation Monitoring Center. Includes IUCN Management Authority, Biogeographical Province, Geographical Location, Date and history of establishment, Area, land tenure, altitude, Physical features, vegetation, fauna, cultural heritage, local human population, visitors and visitor facilities, scientific research and facilities, conservation value, conservation management, management constrains.
Affiliation:	World Conservation Monitoring

Title:	Electronic Resource Library for Belize Development
Resource Type:	Database
Resource Language(s):	English
Author:	Various
Abstract:	Sponsored by the Belize Development Trust, the Electronic Resource Library for Belize Development provides an Aquaculture page. This provides links to an array of fishery products, organizations and industry information.
Affiliation:	Belize Development Trust

Title:	Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Resource Type:	Web Site
Resource Language(s):	English
Abstract:	Chosen as part of the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage Site, "Laughing Bird Caye National Park is a gem in the string of jewels along the Belize coastal region." This is a site with maps, photos and explanations about the park's resources.
Affiliation:	Laughing Bird Caye National Park

Title:	Marine Statistics for Belize
Resource Type:	Database
Resource Language(s):	English
Author:	Various
Abstract:	The Marine Information System includes summary tables of marine statistics at national, regional, and global levels. It also includes a series of maps showing coral reefs and mangroves from a number of countries, generated from the global reef database. Select Belize from the list of countries.
Affiliation:	World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC)

Title:	Newsletter of the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute
Resource Type:	Article
Resource Language(s):	English
Author:	various
Abstract:	Issue 1. (October 1999) has Spotlight on Marine Protected Areas in Belize an overview of the ten marine protected areas (MPA's) established in Belize as its lead story .
Affiliation:	Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute