Nurse Shark Killings Cause Uproar!

Pictures circulating by email of nurse shark killers have island residents in an uproar. These pictures were taken at Baho Caye, an Island situated five minutes from Caye Caulker, about 10-15 minutes from San Pedro’s Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley on Saturday, February 28, 2009. If you ever wondered what happened to all those sharks we no longer see out at our reefs around Caye Caulker and San Pedro, this is your answer.
“This is infuriating, Green Reef and Hol Chan have spent LOTS of time education the Sarteneja, Consejo, Corozal fishermen on sustainable fishing, certifying them as scuba divers and tour guides and they JUST INSIST on being IGNORANT!” commented one dive shop owner. “Who gives them the right? We have to stop them! Residents are being urged to forward this to everyone in the island, Belize, Corozal and any Government official or other entity that needs to know. Spread the word….that’s the only way we can make a difference and bring back the sharks that tourists are paying to see.”

Only During Election Time!

We surely wish that every week was election week when we see all the dirt streets getting the much needed attention that the town council is giving them at the moment. We were so impressed to see that ALL the dirt streets in every corner of every area of San Pedro are being grated and leveled to perfection; it's smooth driving these days. But this only happens around election time when all the politicians are looking their best and doing their best to impress the electorate. Usually it takes days or even weeks for the streets to be given attention after the rains or when they get filled with ugly potholes. We can only hope they continue with this extra attention and care after all the hoopla of election is over.