A team of educators from Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s Belize Program brought flats conservation education to thousands of primary school students and their teachers earlier this year with the generous support of Copal Tree Lodge. In May and June, the team visited a total of 66 primary schools in coastal communities where they presented on the ecological, economic, and cultural importance of bonefish, tarpon, and permit. The goal of BTT’s educational outreach campaign was to increase awareness of the flats fishery and the need to protect the essential coastal habitats that support it. The students and teachers who participated will in turn spread this awareness and appreciation within their communities, empowering local stakeholders to be strong advocates for their natural resources.
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