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Marine Ranger Vacancy The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE), announces a vacancy for the position of ONE RANGER for Sapodilla Caye Marine Reserve (SCMR).  Please see application instructions below. Position Description:  Ranger  Position Summary Your overall responsibility is to support the Head Ranger and Site Manager in ensuring the smooth and effective operation […]

Manuel Rescued On Saturday morning TIDE received a call from Kenworth Garbutt describing a stranded Manatee within the waters of Payne’s Creek National Park. Kenworth, who was fly-fishing at the time, noticed the animal would dive only to return to the surface a few seconds later… repeatedly. Our PHMR patrol boat easily spotted the gentle

Patrol Success: Illegal Fishing Stopped in SCMR On March 2, 2025, a joint patrol between TIDE rangers and the Belize Coast Guard was conducted at Rise and Fall Bank FSA, moving westward towards the boundary between PHMR and SCMR. During the patrol, a vessel was sighted approximately four miles from the maritime boundary, heading towards

Connecting Our Team: Field Trips Bridge the Gap Between Office and Protected Areas At TIDE, our team of 37 dedicated individuals works tirelessly to protect Belize’s natural resources. While our field staff are often on the front lines, briefly visiting the office for changeovers, and our Education and Outreach team conducts vital boat-to-boat outreach in

Volunteers Needed Attention Bachelor’s or Associate-level students interested in gaining valuable work experience in our Finance department! If you’d like to enhance your resume, and work with a great team, please contact us by Feb 19, 2025. Contact us today to learn more about this exciting volunteer opportunity. Call: +501-722-2274Email your resume to: [email protected]

Wildlife Empathy Training TIDE’s Education and Outreach Coordinator, Federico Caal, recently participated in a valuable two-day training session on “Empathy for Wildlife” at the Belize Zoo (January 29-30). Facilitated by Isabelle Herde from the Zoological Society of Milwaukee, the training covered best practices in environmental education, drawing from the North American Association for Environmental Education

Leonardo Chavarria Jr. Appointed as TIDE Executive Director After a successful three-month transition period, TIDE Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Leonardo Chavarria Jr. as Executive Director.Mr. Chavarria brings a wealth of experience to this role, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Sustainable Development. Mr. Chavarria also

TIDE Acting Executive Director Mr. Leonardo Chavarria presented TIDE’s approach to addressing the solid waste crisis at the dump site during a recent BTIA meeting.  Mr. Chavarria emphasized sustainable, long-term solutions to tackle the issues facing PG’s main garbage site.In attendance were the Toledo East and Toledo West Area Representatives, members of BTIA, the Tour

TIDE honors the hard work put in by all staff throughout 2023. Certain staff stood out as they went above and beyond expectations. Star Ranger of the Year Award In recognition of high performance, commitment, team player, and model ranger of the year:Marine – Mr. Aaron GarbuttTerrestrial – Mr. Reymundo Chen  Team Spirit Award In recognition