My take on Belize
by Ted Danson
To save the sea, start from a place of joy.
Our oceans are at a tipping point.
From overfishing to increased pollution, the laundry list of damage we have
caused is extensive. But despite all the doom and gloom we hear, there is one
really cool thing to note: It’s not too late to save our oceans.
Belizeans seem to understand this
truth. Just this past year, Belize became one of two countries in the entire
world to ban all forms of destructive trawling in its waters. Last December I
visited Belize to celebrate the passing of this progressive legislation and I
have to say I was blown away by this country and its people. Passing this law
has helped to protect the world’s second largest reef and has set a precedent
for the rest of the world.
But on the heels of this victory,
like any other, we can’t let up. Now, Belizeans are faced with a new challenge:
oil drilling exploration scheduled to take place within the Belize Barrier
Reef, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Belize’s natural resources—and
marine life such as whale sharks and dolphins—could be irreversibly damaged
without its citizens seeing a cent. For a country with such a thriving tourism
economy, this would be quite costly. But with a little hard work from those of
you who love the oceans, this doesn’t have to ever be a reality.
So what can you do about it? The
answer is simple: A lot! Making better ocean policy has huge impacts on the
oceans but, unfortunately, policymakers don’t hear from us enough. So start
writing emails, letters, and tweets, or pick up your phone to make a call.
Telling your decision makers how special and important the oceans are to you
can make a huge impact.
This is tough work, I know. I have
been doing it for 25 years. So trust me when I say that it must be done with a
light heart. Go to the beach, swim, boat, fish, eat a great piece of
seafood—whatever it is you enjoy most about Belize. Connect with the Caribbean
Sea and remember why you love it. Start from a place of joy. It’s the only way
we stand a chance.
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