Belize Reef Conservation
£745pw Category: Marine Conservation Duration: 1 to 4 weeks

Belize Reef Conservation

The conservation work currently includes working with Whale Sharks, spawning fish aggregations (which attract the whale sharks), lobster and conch surveys, indicator fish surveys, water quality assessment, plankton studies, habitat studies, social-economic impact on the reef, pollution assessments, nursery habitats, turtle monitoring and sea grass studies. A fully comprehensive conservation programme.

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Tom Owen's Caye - Destination Guide

Tom Owen's Caye - Tom Owen's Caye -
  • Location
  • Diving Conditions
  • Travel Advice

Tom Owen's Caye is part of the Sapodilla group of islands, located in the south of Belize. It is a World Heritage Site and a Marine Reserve. It is an extremely beautiful island where you can snorkel, dive, kayak, play volley ball or sunbath during the day and watch the stars or chill out on the veranda at night.

At the weekend your location is a traditional Belizean Mayan town called Punta Gorda. There are plenty of bars and restaurants. There are also internet cafes and a bank where cash can be accessed by switch or credit card.

The town is a pretty place with the sea on one side and the jungle on the other. Located in southern Belize near to the border of Guatemala. Perfect for land based trips to Guatemala, waterfalls or the jungle at weekends.

Our guests experience the ‘real’ Belize in Punta Gorda, affectionately know as PG by Belizeans. PG gives our customers the unique opportunity to integrate into a society that is not spoiled by tourism. People enjoy nights out dancing punta rock, playing pool with the locals, or going to the very colourful market on Saturday mornings. PG has a very social environment where everyone goes home with new friends! It has been stated on numerous occasions that ‘PG will forever hold a place in my heart’.

Belize offers all ranges of diving - from shore diving in shallow water to the Great Blue Hole at over 200 feet deep.

Visas British nationals can normally visit Belize for up to 30 days without needing to obtain a visa. However, you must ensure that your passport is stamped on entry as failure to do so can result in either a fine and/or imprisonment when you come to leave the country. Visa extensions for another 30 days can be arranged for c.US $30.
Vaccinations Please visit www.netdoctor.co.uk for more information or consult with your local GP for professional advice.
Getting there... London to Belize City (via USA e.g. Miami), Belize City to Punta Gorda (internal flight) followed by a boat ride to Tom Owen's Caye.
Weather / Climate November to January are traditionally the coolest months and May to September are the warmest. Being on a Caye you really don't get the same climate as the mainland. Bring T-shirts and shorts and you'll be fine! The visibility is at least 15-18m or greater and often gets to around 30m or more during the drier months of the year. It'salso sub-tropical diving which means warm waters throughout the year. You can expect to see all sorts in Belize from small coral crabs to large pelagics such as Whale Sharks. If you're after whale sharks be sure to travel between April and June.
Travel Advice Click here for FCO Travel Advice for this country