Funder
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Cofinancing
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Blue Social Challenge Fund (Grant ID: SBE-BSCF 301439-407), Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future (Grant ID: BFSF/GAP/TA4/2023/10), SICA AZUL Project – Republic of China (Taiwan)
Timeframe
January – August 2025
Empowering BWSFA: Strengthening Sustainable Seaweed Mariculture through Farming, EcoTourism and Marketing
BWSFA has always believed that seaweed is more than farming — it’s about community, culture, and education. With support from IISD, this project pushed those dimensions forward by connecting seaweed to ecotourism and outreach.
It was about inviting Belizeans — and the world — to see seaweed not just as a product, but as an experience. From establishing a biodiversity-protecting seed bank to piloting seaweed tours and engaging schools, the project made seaweed a story everyone could be part of.
Highlights
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- Established a new Eucheumatopsis isiformis seed bank, secured 300 lbs from Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve.
- Designed and piloted a full Seaweed Farm Tour; trained 7 certified site guides.
- Packaged 500+ units of dried seaweed for national events and market.
- Reached 135 students directly, and thousands more through events/fairs, media, and social media.
Outcomes
Partners
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- Belize Fisheries Department
- The Nature Conservancy
- Belize Tourism Board
- Ray Caye Island Resorts