Janet Gibson | |
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| Nationality | Belizean |
| Occupation(s) | Biologist and zoologist |
| Organization | Belize Wildlife Conservation Society |
| Awards | Goldman Environmental Prize (1990) |
Janet Patricia Gibson is a biologist and zoologist from Belize. She was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 1990 for her efforts on conservation of the marine ecosystems along the Belizean coast, in particular the barrier reef system. The Belize Barrier Reef was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1996, through efforts of Gibson and others. She is the current director of the Belize Wildlife Conservation Society.