Turtle convention to be signed soon
Another international agreement that Belize will soon ratify involves that treatment of turtles. Cabinet has endorsed the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Turtles, a move that will make Belize eligible for training and financial assistance to preserve turtle habitats. The video on your screen shows one of the nation’s most important turtle breeding grounds, located along the coast just south of the Manatee River. These baby Hawksbill turtles are totally protected in Belize, while Green and Loggerhead varieties are subject to an eight month closed season.
