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    • Offshore Drilling Oceana is working to oppose offshore drilling in Belize's waters. A map released in February 2010 by the Geology and Petroleum Department confirmed that massive oil exploration concessions have been granted throughout the country of Belize -- including in marine reserves and national parks.
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  • Actress and Ocean Activist Kate Walsh, Visits Belize to Raise Awareness on Belize’s Sea Heritage
    June, 2012
  • "Mose" Hyde and "Chocolate" Heredia are presented Wavemaker and Ocean Hero Award from Oceana in Belize
    June, 2012
  • Oceana in Belize Commemorates World Oceans Day 2012
    June, 2012
  • Guinea Grass Students and Teachers Awed by Field Trip
    May, 2012
  • COLA and The Coalition apply as co-claimants challenging Oil Concession
    Oceana in Belize Press Release
    May, 2012
  • Oceana seeks Judicial Review of Government’s decision to Disqualify over 8,000 Referendum Petition Signatures
    Oceana in Belize Press Release
    May, 2012
  • Polling Station Listing - People's Referendum
    Wednesday 29 February, 2012 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    February, 2012
  • People's Referendum Initiative on Offshore Drilling Launched Today
    February, 2012
  • Oceana Mixed Team 2nd Place
    La Ruta Maya Eco Challenge Canoe Race
    January, 2012
  • Oceana visits Students in Guinea Grass
    One-day Reef Trip
    January, 2012
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