Exploring How Women Earn from Seaweed Farming While Safeguarding Our Seas
This tour provides an engaging and educational experience, blending science, culture, and entrepreneurship while showcasing the significance of seaweed farming in Belize.
Tour Components
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- Seaweed Farming Overview: Learn about the Belize Women Seaweed Farmers Association (BWSFA), their cultivation of Kappaphycus alvarezii and Eucheuma isiforme, and their entrepreneurial efforts in creating value-added products like hair gels, facial scrubs, and nutrition capsules.
- Environmental Significance: Explore how seaweed farming supports marine biodiversity, reduces ocean acidification, and provides sustainable livelihoods.
- Economic and Cultural Insights: Understand the profitability of seaweed farming, its challenges, and its cultural significance in coastal communities.
- Health Benefits: Discover the nutritional and medicinal properties of seaweed, including its role as a superfood and its benefits for skin and hair.
“Experience the ocean. Empower communities. Taste the future.”
BWSFA Seaweed Farm Experience Tour
Join us for a full-day adventure on the Caribbean Sea, guided by trained Placencia guides—men and women who will share their knowledge, culture, and stories. Experience seaweed farming first-hand, snorkel in pristine waters, and immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life of Southern Belize.
Departure: 8:30 a.m. from BWSFA Main Office Dock
- Guest pick-up at the gas station included
- Safety briefing & orientation by lead guide
- Guide-to-guest ratio: 1 guide per 5 guests
Transportation: Aboard Seaweed Gyal, BWSFA’s boat
- Capacity: 9 passengers + captain & sideman (11 total)
- Minimum: 4 guests required per tour
Full-Day Itinerary
Join us for a full-day adventure on the Caribbean Sea, guided by trained Placencia guides—men and women who will share their knowledge, culture, and stories. Experience seaweed farming first-hand, snorkel in pristine waters, and immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life of Southern Belize.
1) Snorkeling at Lark’s Caye Range (Optional Stop before or after farm tour)
- 20 minutes from Placencia
- 30–45 minutes of snorkeling among juvenile fish, corals, mangroves & colorful sponges
2) BWSFA Seaweed Farm Tour (Approx. 45 minutes from Lark Caye)
- Guided tour of sustainable seaweed farming
- Learn about two cultivated seaweed species
- Participate in hands-on seaweed planting on submerged lines
- 1 hr 20 min snorkeling: spot seaweed beds, sergeant major fish, eagle rays, conch, and more
- Enjoy a complimentary seaweed shake (milk, cinnamon & local spices)
3) Lunch at Moho Caye
- Traditional Belizean meal: Rice & Beans with stewed chicken/fish
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1 hr 30 min on the island: (option)
- Relax on white sandy beaches
- Snorkel with a guide
- Hike the nature trail & explore island flora and fauna
4) Lunch Options
- Included: Belizean Rice & Beans lunch at Moho Caye
- Optional Upgrade: Lunch at Ray Caye Resort (additional charge)
- Packed Lunch Option: Guests may bring their own
5) Return to Placencia
- Arrival around 3:00–3:30 p.m.
What to Bring
- Swimwear & towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Rash guard or light covering for sun protection
- Comfortable sandals or water shoes
- Hat & sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Cash for local crafts & seaweed products
Who is this for?
- Eco-travelers seeking authentic experiences
- Students, researchers & conservationists
- Families and groups looking for adventure & education
- Visitors who want to support community-driven tourism
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