The Abaco Science Alliance Conference (ASAC), started by Friends of the Environment (FRIENDS) in 2004, was designed as a biennial forum for sharing research being conducted in The Bahamas and to help bridge the gap between scientists and the community. Thanks to ASAC, data about The Bahamas is now more accessible to everyone, including students.

 This year, ASAC, held on January 5-7 at New Vision Ministries in Marsh Harbour, combined a variety of talks and research posters. The conference attracted 187 students from 7 high schools and 2 primary schools, as well as 80 adults. The Cable Cares Foundation and JS Johnson provided funding to allow local students to attend the conference free of charge...