​The Action Camera Program was launched in 2022.  The results of the program have been amazing!  Fishers have reported living pillar coral, fields of acroporids - elkhorn and staghorn coral - and have submitted many reports from the field highlighting items on the Belize Barrier Reef Program's Watch List!

Program Overview
The Action Camera Program will engage fishers in an initiative that will provide them with waterproof action cameras to record footage and pictures while visiting the reef. Participating fishers will be trained in the use of this equipment and will be expected to submit recorded footage and pictures along with their reports.  Upon completion of the three month program, the participating fishers will keep the action camera and accessories.

Program Objective
Involve fishers in documenting reef health by providing them an opportunity to submit  enhanced reports on reef health and visible outputs which can be interpreted by data handlers.

Program Incentive
Participating fishers will receive training in the use of the action cameras and will keep the action cameras once the pilot project has been completed.​

2022 Action Camera Pilot Program Particpants

2023 Action Camera Program2 Participants

Action Camera Application Process

Selection Process of Fishers

• Ideally, fishers selected should operate in different fishing zones in order to have better distribution of the cameras and capture different areas of the reef.
• Candidates should have some knowledge of technology in order to form a part of the program.
• Outreach with the fishing cooperatives and associations to gather references for candidates that fit the criteria has bee conducted. 
• Since fisher contacts have been provided by some associations, direct outreach and assessment for participants will be conducted if necessary. ​
• The preferred method of selection will be by recommendation as this will increase the likelihood of engaging reliable and knowledgeable fishers. 

If you would like to apply for the next Action Camera Program, please submit your application today and we will reach out when we have the next call for fishers!

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