Patrolling Turneffe Atoll - Belize's Largest Marine Reserve

In July of 2022, Global Conservation went on patrol in Belize's Turneffe Atoll with marine wardens from TASA (Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association). Turneffe is the largest atoll in the Mesoamerican Reef and the largest marine reserve in Belize.
This Marine Protected Area or MPA is facing serious threats as the ten-year old TASA implements Global Conservation's Global Park Defense, a test-proven methodology for protecting the world's most vulnerable national parks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and marine reserves.
Jeff Morgan, Executive Director of Global Conservation is interviewed, along with Dr. Gerardo Ceballos, Co-Founder of Creatures United and Global Conservation Advisory Board member.
TASA Rangers are also interviewed including Valdemar Andrade, Executive Director of TASA. Interviews also include a local community fisherman and Makenna Middleton of the Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC). Baby crocodiles are filmed being born and Global Conservation, the CRC and TASA personnel assist the emerging reptiles out of their eggs.
On patrol a fishing boat was boarded and inspected, and violations were discovered. Images of the M2 radar system by Protected Seas of the Anthropocene Institute are shown in use by TASA rangers.
Francisco Asturias of FUNDAECO is a park protection legend in Latin America and is seen scuba diving with Dr. Ceballos and Jeff Morgan inspecting reefs underwater. Asturias is an expert at training young recruits to become rangers in critical habitats under outside pressure from wildlife poaching, illegal fishing, illegal logging, burning and mining.
This conservation short film was shot on location, produced and narrated by W.J. McKay. Additional photography and production assistance by Kyle McKay.
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[@MrAquavirgo]

THIS IS JUST PHENOMENAL. MY CLASS WILL LOVE IT

[@Edujj11]

Belize is a place for people who love adventures and its also fun for people who enjoys hiking, swimming and camping. Belize is a place to visit everyday because its beautiful and it have so many history about many things.

[@wjmckay]

I'm glad that some people are trying to save this park. The Mesoamerican Reef is a critical habitat spanning countries. Must be protected at all costs. Thank you all for your work!

[@tusnarlezsog1074]

Beautiful place😍

[@timmcgraw7887]

I love nature and this marine life video make me feel good when watching and learning thank alot for the video

[@myahimes8932]

Thanks

[@schuetzpierre6249]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your experience in Belize!

[@WJMcKayProductions]

It was such a fascinating mission to film. Thanks Jeff Morgan for this incredible opportunity : - )

[@emeeisenman6710]

Good job Bill.

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Nice place

[@katerinamckenna835]

I love belize ! l just left there. Its very poor, but the people are great !

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Awesome natural body "Belize"🌍❤️

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INSPIRING DOCUMENTARY

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A fantastic place to visit whether you fish or not.

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🙏🙏🙏

[@inciampino]

It will be slow, painful, sad, horrible and painfully unfair the way most of the planet will be destroyed and all the species within it. At the end just a small group of wealthy selfish humans will finally realized that all their greedy unlimited appetite for ego was a waste of time and resources. I just wish to be able to be in that moment......