Become a Member

The Federation is comprised of at least 14 voting members who have been providing a united voice and point of action for issues and concerns related to all marine resources, the communities dependent on those resources and our members who harvest those resources.

Fishing communities are responsible for electing/choosing a representative/delegate to serve on the Executive Managing Committee on their behalf. They are encouraged to also elect/choose an alternate who can attend the EMC meetings with full rights when the primary delegate is absent. The alternate is welcome to attend any EMC meeting, will have a voice only and will receive compensation for out-of-pocket travel expenses.

Each community is granted one representative/delegate to the EMC except for Belize City, which is granted six representatives, meaning that Dangriga, Punta Gorda and Sarteneja are each granted two representatives due to the large number of fishers in these communities.

The BFF Executive Management Committee

is comprised of a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer elected by a simple majority vote of the committee members.

The BFF EMC is responsible for the development of strategies, policies, activities and actions aimed at supporting the Federation's mandate and is tasked with reviewing the Memorandum of Association periodically as the need arises for the benefit of commercial fishers throughout Belize.

Our Structure

NORTH

Two representatives appointed by the Fishing Community of Sarteneja
One representative appointed by the Fishing Community of Copper Bank
One representative appointed by the Fishing Community of Chunox

CENTRAL

Three representatives appointed by the Fishing Community of Belize City

SOUTH

Two representatives appointed by the Fishing Community of Dangriga
One representative appointed by the Fishing Community of Hopkins
One representative appointed by the Fishing Community of Riversdale
One representative appointed by the Fishing Community of Placencia Village
One representative appointed by the Fishing Community of Independence Village
One representative appointed by the Fishing Community of Monkey River
Two representatives appointed by the Fishing Community of Punta Gorda

Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct below highlights our commitments to sustainable fisheries management by promoting ethical behaviour, sustainability-minded practices, commitment to safeguarding the long-term health and resilience of our marine environments and equity and equality for coastal communities.

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Learn more about the Belize Federation of Fishers and our mission to promote sustainable fishing practices, advocate for the rights of fishers, and collaborate with government and other stakeholders to ensure the well-being of the fishing community. We're dedicated to protecting our marine resources and supporting the fishing community in Belize.