https://ojs.ub.edu.bz/index.php/theses <p>This journal comprises a collection of scholarly works from students across diverse departments and disciplines at the University of Belize. Each research paper and thesis has undergone a rigorous peer review process to ensure adherence to the University of Belize's academic standards.</p> en-US Student Theses https://ojs.ub.edu.bz/index.php/theses/article/view/705 <p>In this research paper, we examine the potential implications of the Government of Belize's renewed efforts to explore and drill for oil offshore, nearly sixty years after the first attempt. The study explores the possible economic, environmental, and social impacts that could arise from engaging in offshore oil exploration and drilling. To gather relevant insights, a representative sample of residents from the Belize District was interviewed to capture their personal opinions on the matter. Additionally, the Director of the Geology &amp; Petroleum Department was interviewed to provide a comparative perspective from the government's standpoint on offshore oil exploration and drilling in Belize.</p> Chimezirim Amagwula Copyright (c) 2024 Student Theses 2024-08-13 2024-08-13 1 1