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Conserving Coral Reefs
April 08, 2014
Conserving Coral Reefs
Craig Dahlgren, coral reef biologist, along with volunteers from The Bahamas National Trust, The Nature Conservancy, BREEF and Atlantis? Water Features Department, teamed up to continue research on coral propagation at Atlantis...
Hybrid Corals Could Hold the Key to Reef Restoration
August 30, 2021
Hybrid Corals Could Hold the Key to Reef Restoration
With nearly 27 percent of the world’s coral reefs lost to destructive events and stressors, a newly released study suggests hybridization – a mesh of different species – could save one of the world’s most important and threatened marine ecosystems.
Research published in the journal, Frontiers in Marine Science, found a naturally occurring hybrid coral and its fragmented sections are mo...
June 21, 2021
BNT & Corona Beer Host Mangrove Cleanup at Bonefish Pond National Park
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) along with Corona Beer and Jimmy's Wines & Spirits (JWS) hosted a weekend mangrove cleanup at Bonefish Pond National Park (BPNP) in recognition of World Oceans Week.
The cleanup came on the heels of a week-long promotion that saw one dollar from every six-pack of Corona beer sold at Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits stores nationwide. Over $1,500 was raised by the prom...
February 24, 2015
Caribbean Ministers of Agriculture Assembled to discuss Regional issues and meet with the Director-General of The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
In November 2014, Minister Gray and his Ministry?s senior officers met with Dr. Jerome Thomas, FAO?s Representative for The Bahamas, Belize and Jamaica for his second of two annual visits...
PIMS FIGHTS TO SAVE MANGROVES Perry Institute receives grant to assess, restore damaged ecosystem
May 19, 2021
PIMS FIGHTS TO SAVE MANGROVES Perry Institute receives grant to assess, restore damaged ecosystem
Much-needed measures to regenerate an extraordinary ecosystem which safeguards people, infrastructure and the environment are underway, as the Perry Institute of Marine Science (PIMS) mobilizes a two-island, mangrove restoration project funded by the Bahamas Protected Area Fund.
As low-lying nations like The Bahamas are subjected to more frequent and powerful hurricanes, mangroves – which st...
Feasibility Studies Launched for Climate Risk-Resilient Coastal Zone Management Project
January 16, 2015
Feasibility Studies Launched for Climate Risk-Resilient Coastal Zone Management Project
The Ministry of the Environment and Housing launched the feasibility studies for a climate risk-resilient coastal zone management project for The Bahamas that is being funded by the Inter-American Bank (IDB), Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Ministry of Finance...
March 16, 2021
SILENT KILLER SPREADS - Deadly Coral Disease Out of Sight, Out of Mind for Many
First verified in The Bahamas a year ago, the deadly Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) continues to plague Bahamian waters, traveling up to 50 meters (55 yards) per day, killing hundreds of corals in its wake.
Specifically, scientists from the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) have confirmed the presence of SCTLD on reefs off Grand Bahama, New Providence and North Eleuthera. Early ...
May 06, 2016
Solomon's celebrates moms at gardening and fashion event
This Saturday, flowers and fashion will collide during the "For Mom With Love 2016: Gardening & Fashion Show" at Solomon's Super Center on the East West Highway.
May 04, 2020
The Bahamas National Trust Notes Increased Reports of Illegal Poaching & Development in National Parks during Lockdown
Reconnaissance, led by The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), took place on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020, in cooperation with law enforcement, media, park wardens and other essential nation parks service staff members to act swiftly upon reports...
November 23, 2020
Breef Wins Global Film Award For Transforming Society
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) captured top honours at the 9th annual tve Global Sustainability Film Awards in London...
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