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                                                                                  Coral Watch FAQs

                                                                                  Please see below a list of the commonly received questions.  If you don't see your question listed here, please Contact us anytime!

                                                                                  How can I learn more about the Belize Coral Watch Program?

                                                                                  ECOMAR, in partnership with the The Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund, have launched the Belize Coral Watch Program public service announcement and is available for viewing on You Tube.  The Belize Coral Watch mini-documentary discusses the impacts of climate change on coral reefs and how your participation is essential!

                                                                                  Where can I get training for the Belize Coral Watch Program?

                                                                                  Training for volunteers of the Belize Coral Watch Program occurs in the following locations:
                                                                                  • ECOMAR's office in Belize City
                                                                                  • Participating dive and snorkel centers throughout Belize
                                                                                  • CORAL Reef Alliance Leaders that are located throughout Belize
                                                                                  • The Belize Coral Watch Program Toolkit which includes a training DVD, instruction booklet, slate, ID cards and Belize Coral Watch Program brochure.

                                                                                  Where can I find a participating Dive or Snorkel Center?

                                                                                  Look for the Coral Watch logo or poster at participating dive and snorkel centers and resorts in Belize.  If you don't see the materials ask your dive or snorkel guide to give us a call so we can provide them with a Belize Coral Watch Program Instructor Guide. Please click the link below for a list of participating Belize Coral Watch Program volunteers!
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                                                                                  A very healthy grooved brain coral. Photo Linda Searle
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                                                                                  Part bleached mountainous star coral. This coral bleaches blue. Photo Linda Searle

                                                                                  Contact Details

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                                                                                  PO Box 1234PO Box 1234, Belize City, Belize
                                                                                  TEL: + (501) 223-3022
                                                                                  CEL: + (501) 671-3483
                                                                                  Email: linda@ecomarbelize.org

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