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The University of Belize Environmental Research Institute (UB-ERI) is pleased to introduce two new Science Program Managers who recently took on the leadership of the institute's research programmes. Dr. Denver Cayetano now leads the Sustainable Landscapes Program, guiding UB-ERI's terrestrial research, while Dr. Sergio Guendulain leads the Coastal Resilience Program, overseeing the institute's marine science and coastal research. Together, they bring a wealth of experience,

The University of Belize Environmental Research Institute was represented at the 16th International Coral Reef Symposium in Auckland New Zealand, from the 19th to 24th July, 2026. Held every four years, the ICRS is the world's leading symposium on coral reef science, bringing together more than 2,100 scientists, conservation practitioners, policymakers and community leaders from over 90 countries to share the latest research and discuss the future of coral reefs in the face o

The University of Belize Environmental Research Institute (UB-ERI), in collaboration with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), recently completed a week of fieldwork and training aimed at strengthening mangrove health monitoring in Belize. Led by Dr. Suvarna Punalekar, Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, the visit combined field assessments with technical training to develop new remote sensing approaches for under