There are two subspecies of White-breasted Thrasher (Ramphocinclus brachyurus), and both of them have a very small range. The subspecies Ramphocinclus brachyurus brachyurus is found in the wild only on the Caravelle peninsula of Martinique, and the subspecies Ramphocinclus brachyurus sanctaeluciae is found in an area on St. Lucia’s north-east coast. In Martinique, part of [...]
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lizards in martinique provoke new thinking about evolution
A second report in two weeks about research from the Caribbean (specifically, Martinique) that challenges common assumptions about how evolution works, from scientificblogging.com: A new study of island lizards suggests that geographical isolation may not be as important to evolution as previously thought. The new research, published in PLoS Genetics, shows that even those lizards [...]
what caribbean volcanoes might cost
This list of “10 Dormant Volcanoes That Could Blow And Cost The Economy Billions” includes three in the Caribbean. Willis Research Network has put together a list of the European and Caribbean volcanoes that could erupt with spectacular results. Those results wouldn’t be limited to ash and fire, like the current Eyjafjallajökull eruption mostly is, [...]
pesticides and cancer in martinique
Via the Island Resources Foundation, two articles about pesticide contamination in Martinique and possible effects on the incidence of prostate and breast cancers there. The first article, published in 2005, presents the results of a study that found that: The widespread use of pesticides for many years has led to widespread contamination of rivers and [...]
mother nature network’s caribbean destinations of the week
In each of their Destination of the Week articles, the Mother Nature Network: …features a [destination] that has achieved or is working toward a green reputation, [and] highlights green activities to enjoy, including restaurants, hotels, parks, events, shopping, public transportation, recreation and other attractions that satisfy the wants and needs of a green traveler. The [...]
