News at Bacalar Chico Marine reserve

Mooring buoys installed at Shark Ray Alley and Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve


Press Release - August 27, 1997, Hol Chan Marine Reserve - On August 21, 1997, three mooring buoys were installed in the Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve in the Bill Heusner Channel by the Fisheries Department and the Bacalar Chico staff.

On August 22, 1997, six mooring buoys were installed at Shark Ray Alley by the Fisheries Department and the Hol Chan Staff. It is expected that Shark Ray Alley will de designated zone "D" of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve by the next tourist season. These buoys are part of Fisheries Department mandate to implement a National Mooring Program. All mooring buoys installed will have to be first approved by the Fisheries Department. This National Buoys System comprises of a special coding system dependent on vessel tonnage.

Raleigh Expedition builds ranger station and jetty at Bacalar Chico


Press Release - August 27, 1997, Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Bacalar Chico National Park Marine Reserve inaugurated a new ranger's quarters and jetty on Tuesday August 26, 1997. On hand for the occasion were the British High Commissioner, Government officials and members of the community and staff of the reserves. During the ceremony it was emphasized that this new building(on the eastern side of the island) will play an important role in enforcement and research within the area.

A permanent ranger will be stationed in the newly built house. This will improve the patrol of the area, therefore discouraging illegal fishing.

The Ranger's Quarters and jetty were built by the Raleigh Expedition members over a five week period. Funds were provided by the British High Commissioner. The final phase of activity for the Raleigh Expedition at Bacalar Chico National Park Marine Reserve will be building a watch tower.




San Pedro Sun
Homepage

Front Page of This Issue

Previous Issues

Copyright 1996, San Pedro Sun. Design by Casado Internet Group

San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize News