The Isle of Pines feels otherworldly, with its namesake pines rising straight from the scattered islands and turquoise lagoons. These towering trees, rare across the Pacific, frame waters alive with fish, pygmy seahorses, leopard sharks, and turtles. This is a place where land and sea blend into a landscape unlike anywhere else in the region.
An international conservation program that partners with local stakeholders in Belize to protect one of the world's most important reef systems. Through coral restoration projects, sustainable fisheries management, and adaptive marine protected area governance, the initiative builds long-term resilience against climate change. It connects local communities, scientists, and policymakers, ensuring that conservation efforts benefit both biodiversity and livelihoods.