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BITB – Bay Islands Tourism Bureau (BITB) – Canturh Roatan, is a registered non-profit in Honduras. BITB is comprised of individual and business members throughout the Islands of Roatan, Guanaja and Utila. BITB is led by a dedicated Board of Directors that meet at least monthly to discuss the organization’s goals and actions to promote the Bay Islands.

Membership in BITB/CANATURH allows individuals and businesses to be represented as a cohesive group in order to accomplish the Vision and Mission/Purpose of the organization. BITB have a seat on the Zolitur Board and work closely with the Roatan Municipality to assist in the coordination of tourism projects.

Learn more about us:
https://www.bayislandstourismbureau.org/

ROATAN MARINE PARK – A community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of Honduras’ marine and coastal ecosystems. We work closely with communities to provide education, training and improve the conservation of marine ecosystems and associated species. Our mission is accomplished through our broad range of programs and resources, none of which would be possible without the support of our local community, partners, and donors.

We work in the Bay Islands National Marine Park (BINMP), the largest marine protected area in Honduras with approximately 650,000 hectares. The BINMP, is part of the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR), the second-largest barrier reef in the world and shared by four countries: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Its biodiversity contributes economically to the livelihood and social wellbeing of all of those that live and visit this region.

Learn more about us:
https://www.roatanmarinepark.org/about-us

BICA – Founded in 1990 by concerned citizens, the Bay Islands Conservation Association (BICA) is a grassroots organization dedicated to safeguarding the future well-being of the Bay Islands, Honduras. It is a private, non-profit entity coordinating and initiating efforts to protect the islands’ delicate natural resources.

To effectively carry out its operations, BICA has established three strategically located chapters on each island—Utila, Roatan, and Guanaja. Additionally, it has recently expanded to Tampa, FL, where it has obtained official 501c3 status to facilitate donations from interested individuals and groups.

With over 30 years of experience, BICA has successfully implemented various programs and projects in the Bay Islands, focusing on environmental education, community development, protection, and research & monitoring.

Since 1994, BICA has entered into a co-management agreement with the Institute of Forestry Conservation and Wildlife (ICF) to jointly manage the marine and terrestrial protected areas in the Bay Islands of Honduras.