ABOUT US

Belize Tropical Research and Education Center

Based in San Pedro, Belize, TREC is an organization dedicated to Research, Education and Conservation. We provide visiting Professors and their students with all the components necessary for conducting university level courses. For over 30 years, we have been advancing coral reef education and research.  We work with visiting researchers, foreign and local undergraduates, graduate students, and high school students with marine biology interests.  We offer a large facility that can accommodate room, board and course work. Belize TREC is based in its community – from arrival to departure, we can can facilitate all of your research and educational experiences in Belize.  Available is a Research Library, classrooms, WiFi, laboratory, fresh water swimming pool, fleet of boats, a remote field station, and national partnerships for mainland activities.  Our staff includes Ph.D. Marine Biologists, Scuba Instructors, Registered Nurse, Licensed Captains and Tour Guides.