This summer, a dream came true for me: I was able to participate in actual research on the reef! Lighthouse Reef became home to three passionate students from Wake Forest University who spent weeks immersed in field research—and I (and Lr3) was thrilled to support their work. From early morning snorkel surveys to late-night data…
Last week, just after sunset, a hush fell over the few people on the northern area of Long Caye as a sea turtle emerged from the surf. In the fading light, they watched in quiet awe as she hauled herself slowly up the sand, pausing now and then as if choosing the perfect spot. Then,…
Lr3 was honored to receive an extraordinary donation from Ms. Colette Grimshaw: a collection of archived files, maps, field notes, and unpublished documents from EcoWorks, her late husband Thomas Grimshaw’s company. A dedicated researcher and passionate advocate for Belize’s marine ecosystems, Mr. Grimshaw spent decades exploring and documenting the unique biodiversity of Lighthouse Reef. His…
