For queen conch in the Bahamas, “time may be running out”
A recent article from Monga Bay analyses the worrying decline in populations of queen conch (Strombus gigas) in the Bahamas: It’s hard to adequately describe the importance of conch to the Bahamas. Conchs are ingrained in the culture; there are conch festivals, conch homecomings and conch-cracking competitions. On the Bahamian …
Striking images illustrate Caribbean impacts of sea level rise
Via Climate Central, a series of science-based illustrations that demonstrate the impact that rising sea levels, resulting from climate change, could have on Caribbean cities: According to Climate Central: The first image in each pair … shows projections of post-2100 sea level rise that could be locked in following 4°C …
Bahamas government approves oil refinery construction
Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Dr. Hubert Minnis, recently announced that the government has approved a proposal for construction of an oil refinery and storage facility in Grand Bahama. The Prime Minister said: “I am advised that Oban Energies Management team has been involved in large energy infrastructure projects around …
Vacancy: Bahamian resort seeks Chief Flamingo Officer
Baha Mar Resort is looking for a new kind of CFO, a Chief Flamingo Officer: Baha Mar is conducting a local and global search to find the Chief Flamingo Officer, inviting candidates with a passion for wildlife, conservation, hospitality and the tropical environment of the Caribbean to apply. In this …
Canadian conservationists call for more protection of the piping plover in its Caribbean wintering grounds
Cross-border conservation cooperation is essential for the preservation of migratory species like the piping plover, which spends summers in North America and winters in the Caribbean. Canada’s CBC News reports that Canadian conservationists want more protection of the plover in its winter habitats: It’s a mystery with enormous consequences for …
As a result of youth advocacy, The Bahamas will ban plastic bags
As a result of youth advocacy by members of the Bahamas Plastic Movement, the Minister of Environment has promised to ban plastic bags: The Hon. Romauld Ferreira, The Bahamas’ Minister of Environment and Housing, recently announced a plan to ban plastic bags in The Bahamas. The announcement came after a youth …
International Atomic Energy Agency building Caribbean capacity to manage radioactive sources
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in partnership with the US Department of Energy, has been providing guidance and support to six Caribbean countries to enable them to better manage radiation sources: Through an ongoing regional technical cooperation project, and in partnership with the United States Department of Energy (US …