Sharing a marine reserve with fishers: Q&A with Belize Fisheries’ Adriel Castañeda 
By Maxwell Radwin BZ Source: mongabay 4/14/2022
Maxwell Radwin
In Belize, the coral atoll Glover’s Reef is an important conservation site, home to hundreds of species of marine life — and traditionally been a popular spot for local fishermen.
The marine protected area has a multi-use zone that allows fishermen to work in the area while protecting biodiversity.
Nevertheless, some shark populations have declined in recent years despite careful management by the Belize fisheries department and NGOs.
Adriel Castañeda, an officer with the Belize Fisheries Department and coordinator for the ecosystem-based management unit, spoke with Mongabay about the challenges of preserving the reef while upholding the customs of local communities.
 

Glover’s Reef, part of the Belize Barrier Reef, is one of only four atolls in the Western Hemisphere. The rare, ring-shaped island of coral surrounds a lagoon 45 kilometers (28 miles) off the Belize coast, and takes up 35,000 hectares (86,000 acres).

The reef is home to dozens of species of sharks, including the endangered Cuban night shark (Carcharhinus signatus) and Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi), as well as numerous stingrays and other fish. The abundance of wildlife has traditionally attracted fishermen to the spot, leading officials to find a way to protect the ecosystem while upholding the customs of local communities.

 
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