Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association

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Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association Official Co-Manager of Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve, Belize.

Turneffe is the largest and most ecologically diverse coral atoll in the Western Hemisphere & largest Marine Reserve in Belize. In October 2013, the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development and the Belize Fisheries Department designated the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association (TASA) as the Co-manager of Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve.

Sunday morning blues at Turneffe aren’t just pretty; they tell stories. Can you guess which part of the Atoll these phot...
09/08/2026

Sunday morning blues at Turneffe aren’t just pretty; they tell stories. Can you guess which part of the Atoll these photos were taken?

1. Caye Bokel Area
2. Calabash Area
3. Mauger Caye Area

𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐈 𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐲𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭!Here ...
08/08/2026

𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐈 𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐲𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭!

Here at Turneffe, we're proud to feature one of the largest concrete wrecks in the Caribbean, "The Wit." Purposefully sunken as part of a reef enhancement project, this 375ft vessel now does double duty:

🐟 A fish aggregation device buzzing with marine life
🌊 An alternative dive site that eases pressure on our natural reefs safely resting within a protected zone

As pressures on wild reefs keep growing, wrecks like The Wit give divers from around the world an unforgettable adventure while giving our corals room to breathe. And as our team grows, so does our mission. These new certifications build the skills we need for the exciting conservation projects ahead.

Thank you, Blackbird Caye Dive Resort for helping us dive deeper into a sustainable future.

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲'𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝, 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲Our team at TASA had the honor of welcoming the Belize Cit...
07/08/2026

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲'𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝, 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲

Our team at TASA had the honor of welcoming the Belize City Mayor and Belize City Council team to Turneffe Atoll, part of our ongoing effort to bring the community out to the waters that protect and provide for them every day. And it seems Turneffe wanted to make a first impression as a pod of dolphins greeted the team on arrival, setting the tone for an unforgettable day. Together, we snorkeled the stunning reefs of Turneffe, the Witconcrete Wreck, drifting over vibrant corals and marine life that few ever get to witness up close.

But this trip was about more than beauty. It was about understanding Turneffe as Belize City's Natural Asset, Economic Engine, and Conservation Imperative.

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭: Turneffe's reef and mangroves are Belize City's first line of defense, breaking the force of storms before they ever reach our shores.
𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞:From the fishers who feed their families to the tour operators who welcome the world, Turneffe drives livelihoods across our city and Belize.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: As the largest coral atoll in the Western Hemisphere, Turneffe is a world-class treasure worth protecting!

None of this would have been possible without the support of the Protected Areas Conservation Trust for helping us to connect our city's leaders to the ecosystem that shields and sustains us all. When the people who guide our city understand what's at stake, we all move closer to protecting it.



Photo Credits: Belize City Council

This week, TASA sat down with some of our Caye Caulker dive operators to talk about what makes Turneffe Atoll so special...
07/08/2026

This week, TASA sat down with some of our Caye Caulker dive operators to talk about what makes Turneffe Atoll so special and how we can all work together to protect it. From breakout sessions on guest experiences to sharing best practices like proper mooring and responsible wildlife encounters, the message was clear: great guiding and great conservation go hand in hand.

We’re proud to have these operators in our system, and we thank them for showing up and being so supportive. We hope more operators will join us in the future; to do so, just reach out to [email protected] or WhatsApp 677‑8272. Hopefully next time, we can expand into a public education session so even more ocean lovers can be part of the conversation. Because Turneffe belongs to all of us, and so does the responsibility to care for it.

This initiative was made possible through the generous support of Protected Areas Conservation Trust and Mesoamerican Reef Fund -MAR Fund-. Strong partnerships protect wild places, and together we’re turning shared knowledge into shared action for Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve.

Thank you for sharing, Above And Below - By Andres Fletes!
07/08/2026

Thank you for sharing, Above And Below - By Andres Fletes!

07/08/2026

Coming soon… TWO brand‑new Virtual Reality experiences! Thanks to the support of the Protected Areas Conservation Trust, TASA is leveling up our awareness campaigns in a whole new dimension. Stay tuned! You won’t want to miss this! Dive into conservation like never before!

After our summer camp in Chunox, we've been reflecting on what it truly means to show up for conservation. Bringing seni...
03/08/2026

After our summer camp in Chunox, we've been reflecting on what it truly means to show up for conservation. Bringing senior team members into the community was an easy decision; it's a reflection of who we are and how the team at TASA is wired. Regardless of department or role, our team is genuinely committed to community work. We made it a mission to sit with these kids, answer their questions, and make a real connection.

Because community engagement IS conservation work. It matters just as much as patrolling the reef or monitoring a spawning site. We were also grateful to welcome two wonderful volunteers who jumped right in alongside us.

A huge thank you to our senior members from Enforcement/Tech Solutions, Tourism, Science & Education units and all those who work behind the scenes in administration to make this a success!

At the end of the day, what matters most is inspiring the next generation of stewards and keep our communities connected to the ecosystems that sustain them.

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐀 𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐗!What happens when you hand curious kids the same tools our conservation tea...
03/08/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐀 𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐗!

What happens when you hand curious kids the same tools our conservation team uses every day? Magic! This year our young campers didn't just learn about the mangroves they stepped into the shoes of real marine scientists.

Here's what they explored:

Laser measuring & microscopic work– the same tech we use during SPAGs monitoring to size up commercial species like snapper and grouper.

Drones for mangrove mapping – learning how we identify and monitor these ecosystems from above.

But the tech was only half the story. The kids also discovered why mangroves matter so much and all the wildlife that call this ecosystem home. By the last day, every camper knew what each piece of TASA tech is for and why protecting mangroves protects all of us.

The next generation of conservationists is growing right here in Chunox. 💚A heartfelt thank you the community, our team, our caterers and to our donors: Protected Areas Conservation Trust and Turneffe Flats for making this year's Summer Camp possible.

31/07/2026

This World Ranger Day, power up Turneffe’s rangers through TASA’s Adopt a Turneffe Initiative!

Every contribution keeps them on the frontlines safeguarding Turneffe Atoll. Tap the link in bio or scan the QR code to make your mark.

DONATE NOW: https://bit.ly/4uMaAg9

Summer Movie Night Magic in Chunox! 🍿Summer camp vibes in full swing as parents and kids came out together for a cozy ni...
31/07/2026

Summer Movie Night Magic in Chunox! 🍿

Summer camp vibes in full swing as parents and kids came out together for a cozy night under the stars 🌌. Nothing beats family time, laughter, and a good film with this amazing fishing community 💙

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62 Bell Vista
Belize City

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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