Jannelle Chanona - VP, OCEANA Belize
"Today is a very momentous day, this is an example of exemplary leadership, we hope it will be replicated around the globe but certainly, I think, as the Prime Minister referenced in his comments, it affords Belizeans the peace of mind, that all Belizeans deserve on this issue, that they have stated and restated, that they want to be involved in this issue, so once this law is passed that is exactly what they would be able to enjoy. That, you know, once this indefinite moratorium is passed, that our marine resources will be safeguarded from the inherent hazards of offshore oil development."

Jules Vasquez - Reporter
"Is it gratifying from an emotional perspective in so far as you all have labored for so long, from when Audrey was at Oceana and she had the referendum and now finally it's here."

Jannelle Chanona - VP, OCEANA Belize
"Jules I have to think that it needs no reminding that for tens of thousands of Belizeans that depend on these marine resources for their livelihoods and their quality of life, that this is a very emotional issue because this is a bread and butter issue. So I think the emotional factor of that is not lost and again that's a peace of mind that money can't buy. For me personally I have no difficulty in saying that from a personal point of view I would be very emotional once this becomes a law and as I said if the law is along the exact lines of the spirit and intention expressed today, I think it's something that we can all live with and I for one am fully prepared to be publicly emotional when that good day happens in the House of Representatives here in Belmopan. As far as we have been assured by the Prime Minister, the details of the draft will be exactly as he expressed it today and on the basis of that strength, we are definitely looking forward to seeing that it will cover the territorial seas and exclusive economic activity zone and that it will mean that there will be no offshore oil activity, from seismic up. We no that seismic is one of the initial phases but no concessions are being leased or sold, there will be nothing, as we understand it, there will be no offshore oil activity in Belize until some other parliament decides that they may be minded to change it. I'm looking forward to hearing the opposition's reaction but I really think this is one of those opportunities for bi-partisan support and that certainly, based on the national following and global communities reaction that this will be very well received. I don't think there will be any negative push back in terms of this being a good thing to do."

Jules Vasquez - Reporter
"Is this a swan song for Oceana in so far as Oak Foundation has moved on, we know that is one of your major funders, this is the major campaign you guys were on. So funding having gone, mission accomplished, does Oceana move on from Belize?"

Jannelle Chanona - VP, OCEANA Belize
"Well, just as a technicality, this campaign is not closed until we have legislation that everyone can live with; and actually no, Oceana came to Belize because of fisheries in 2009. So I'm actually looking forward that once we get this legislation through the House and it becomes law, we can go back to our fisheries work and this decision today is bound to attract even more funding opportunities and opportunities for government NGO projects and initiatives because I think, especially in today's world, where there is so much attention on climate change and protecting coral reefs, this type of leadership is what anyone that is donating money, wants to hear."