A video by the Belize Shark Project.
Archive | May, 2011
Caribbean Development Bank puts money into CARDI’s protected agriculture research
The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) has received funding from the Caribbean Development Bank to support research into the development of protected agriculture systems in the Caribbean: The Caribbean Development Bank has approved a grant up to the equivalent of US $285,000 to the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute. The grant is [...]
Cayman Islands developing new national energy policy, seeking to reduce dependence on fossil fuels
Via Caribbean News Now, a report about the formulation of a National Energy Policy for the Cayman Islands: The Cayman Islands is arguably facing several challenges in the energy sector that may impede the future development and success of the Islands’ economy and society. Accordingly, under the auspices of the Ministry of District Administration, Works, [...]
Macadamia farming in the Dominican Republic: ¡Más sabor, más bosque!
From the Inter Press Service, a story about the environmental and economic benefits of macadamia farming in the Dominican Republic: A project to help reforest after the devastation of Hurricane David 32 years ago has grown into a plan to lift small coffee farmers out of poverty, all by the introduction of a gourmet ice [...]
Bringing back the Hope: restoration of Jamaica’s Royal Botanic Gardens
In addition to the video, two articles from the Jamaica Gleaner about the future of the island’s Royal Botanical Gardens, also known as Hope Gardens. First, an editorial about the need for restoration of Hope Gardens: The once-shining jewel dedicated to preserving tropical plant diversity, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Jamaica, has suffered years of [...]
Encouraging sustainable community development in Trinidad and Tobago
The Trinidad and Tobago Newsday reports on a project to support sustainable livelihoods at the community level: This country is rich with natural resources, so when rural communities throughout the country came together to showcase their products, it was no surprise that there were many unique products on display. Various local communities are making use [...]
Caribbean Seabird Summit Workshop
A meeting is to be held in The Bahamas to plan and design a Caribbean seabird conservation project: The Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds (SCSCB) and partners (including Clemson University and Defenders of Wildlife) recently received funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support seabird conservation in the Caribbean. [...]
Guest post: Report from the 2nd International Marine Conservation Congress
[Just one post today, but it's a good one: a guest contribution from Robin Ramdeen, who recently attended the 2nd International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC) in British Columbia, Canada. Robin's report highlights Caribbean participation in the Congress, as well as some of the challenges and opportunities with which regional marine conservation stakeholders are presented.] The [...]
Crocodile hatchling rehabilitated and released in Belize
Shelby Lave of Boca del Rio, Ambergris Caye, gave back to Mother Nature a hatchling crocodile that was rehabilitated by ACES/American Crocodile Education Sanctuary. The little croc was discovered during one of ACES eye-shine expeditions as part of its Ambergris Caye crocodile population survey. It was found nearly dead from starvation and overheating in a [...]
