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Glover's Reef is uniquely position deep within Belize's territorial waters, and it is recognized by many to be a spectacle of the Caribbean. In fact, Glover's as it is frequently referred to, according to Dahl et al. (1974), is said to be, "the prototypic atoll of the Caribbean, which is not only the best develop biologically, but also possess the greatest diversity of reef types."2008 Yearly Report | 2007 Yearly Report | 2006 Yearly Report
Nassau Grouper Spawning Aggregation - (Jan 2005 - Feb 2009)
Commercially important reef fish such as groupers and snappers migrate to specific places at specific times to reproduce, a phenomenon known as a spawning aggregation, a critical stage in the life cycle of these species.Fisheries Catch Data Collection Program - (Jan 2005 - June 2009)
One of the main economic activities of the Glover’s Reef Atoll is fishing. The Glover’s Reef Atoll Fisheries Catch Data Collection Program is a fishery-dependent monitoring program that involves sampling the catch from fishers: the species composition, the amount and size of fish products harvested from the Atoll’s General Use Zone.GRMR Sea Turtle Report - (April 2009)
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in partnership with the Belize Fisheries Department, initiated a long term in-water sea turtle monitoring program at Glover's Reef Atoll, the first of its kind in Belize.Long-term Atoll Monitoring Program - (July 2004 - Aug 2009)
Fishing is one of the most important economic activities in Belize, and the Marine Protected Area (MPA) system is expected to contribute to sustainable fisheries by providing refuge areas that allow for species reproduction and ultimately, the replenishment of adjacent fished areas.Fisheries Catch Report 10/04-12/07
One of the main economic activities of the Glover’s Reef Atoll is fishing. The Fisheries Catch Data Collection Program is a fishery-dependent monitoring program designed to determine trends in landings and fishing pressure at Glover’s Reef Atoll.LAMP Report 07/04-11/07
The aim of the Glover’s Reef Long-term Atoll Monitoring Program (LAMP) is to collect baseline information and data over time that will be used to determine the current status and monitor trends of commercial fish species (distribution, density, size class structure, reproduction) and habitat quality.
Management Plan
Glover Reef Management Plan
The management plan, submitted to Fisheries Department, is designed to guide the management of the Marine Reserve through the next five years, providing a framework for both broad management activities as well as more specific research and monitoring activities.
Best Practices
Recommended Best Practices of the Cayes of Belize
The purpose of this pamphlet is to describe the recommended measures for low-impact development that will promote sustainable use of the Cayes of Belize, base on lessons learned at Glover's Reef Atoll.
