Belize Marks 8 Years of Offshore Oil Ban, But Will It Last? Eight years ago, Belize made history. The country slammed the brakes on offshore oil exploration, a decisive step driven by a nationwide push to protect our precious marine ecosystem. It all started back in 2010, when talk of oil concessions ignited a firestorm of debate. What followed was unprecedented: environmental groups, everyday Belizeans, and even global celebrities joining forces under one banner, ‘Save Our Seas.’ Fast forward t