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Coral Restoration at the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation
April 17, 2022
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Sea Turtle Savvy – Everything You Need to Know About Green Sea Turtles in The Bahamas
May 9, 2022
Green sea turtles are the ocean’s lawnmowers and meticulous gardeners of seagrass meadows. Just as mowing your lawn keeps it in its best condition, the green turtle’s grazing keeps expansive seagrass ecosystems healthy since trimming stimulates new growth! Green sea turtles can live up to 80 years and are found
Coral Restoration at the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation
April 17, 2022
Home to a third of the Caribbean’s coral reefs, ocean biodiversity in The Bahamas is simply unmatched. The country is home to the world’s first land and sea park and the Atlantic Ocean’s first shark sanctuary! And it’s coral reefs are like underwater rainforests, sheltering thousands of marine species from
New Research Identifies Heat-Tolerant Corals, Offers Hope for Future of Bahamian Reefs
November 16, 2021
A landmark survey of Florida’s nursery-grown corals could provide a blueprint to reverse the decline of coral reefs here in The Bahamas, offering glimmers of hope for some of the nation’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems. The new research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, showed some strains of the
Commercial ships linked to spread of deadly coral disease in The Bahamas
August 4, 2021
Written by Lily Haines, MSc Deemed “the deadliest immediate threat to Bahamian coral reefs,” the ominous spread of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) has been shrouded in mystery. For more than two years, the highly transmissible, waterborne disease has plagued The Bahamas’ stunning blue waters, travelling up to 50 metres
A parrotfish fishery in The Bahamas? Here’s what you need to know.
July 8, 2021
Written by Lily Haines, MSc Traditionally, fishers have largely ignored parrotfish in The Bahamas, preferring to catch the more profitable and popular groupers and snappers. This is good because parrotfish play pivotal roles on healthy coral reefs. Often dubbed “nature’s lawnmowers,” they graze on algae, and prevent it from overgrowing and smothering
Mangroves Matter
June 22, 2021
Written by Lily Haines (MSc) The Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) couldn’t be more thrilled to announce its mangrove restoration plan for Little Bahama Bank! Scientists suspect mangroves suffered catastrophic damage when the Category 5 Hurricane Dorian struck Abaco in 2019, and then lingered for days over Grand Bahama. But no one knows the full
PIMS Interns Dive Into World Oceans Day
June 18, 2021
A trio of interns at the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) are ready to explore the underwater world. From left to right are Ana Beltran, Meghyn Fountain and Kandiz McPhee. Launching their careers against the backdrop of World Oceans Day, a few young marine scientists are getting their feet
PIMS Releases 2020 Bahamas Coral Reef Report Card Copy
June 18, 2021
PRESS RELEASEJuly 17, 2020 Media Contact:Stanton CharltonPerry Institute for Marine Sciencescharlton@perryinstitute.org NEW REPORT CARD SHOWS HOPE FOR BAHAMIAN REEFS DESPITE DECLINE NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In the wake of the devastation from Hurricane Dorian and economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increased interest in The Bahamas for a “Blue
“Modern Miracle” positively identified healthy and socializing with his family pod
September 28, 2020
We are thrilled to confirm that “Modern Miracle” was photographed and positively identified just this week, healthy and socializing with his family pod, thus fulfilling our objective of conservation and protection of marine wildlife. In August of 2018, the Atlantis Marine Mammal Rescue Team responded to a report of a
PIMS Expands Capacity for Monitoring Bahamian Coral Reefs
August 13, 2020
By Dr. Krista Sherman, Senior Scientist at PIMS The Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) has conducted Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) training workshops since 2011, to help build capacity for coral reef monitoring within The Bahamas. PIMS hosted its first virtual AGRRA training workshop in June 2020 to continue with this initiative.
Sea Turtle Savvy – Everything You Need to Know About Green Sea Turtles in The Bahamas
May 9, 2022
Green sea turtles are the ocean’s lawnmowers and meticulous gardeners of seagrass meadows. Just as mowing your lawn keeps it in its best condition, the green turtle’s grazing keeps expansive seagrass ecosystems healthy since trimming stimulates new growth! Green sea turtles can live up to 80 years and are found
Coral Restoration at the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation
April 17, 2022
Home to a third of the Caribbean’s coral reefs, ocean biodiversity in The Bahamas is simply unmatched. The country is home to the world’s first land and sea park and the Atlantic Ocean’s first shark sanctuary! And it’s coral reefs are like underwater rainforests, sheltering thousands of marine species from
New Research Identifies Heat-Tolerant Corals, Offers Hope for Future of Bahamian Reefs
November 16, 2021
A landmark survey of Florida’s nursery-grown corals could provide a blueprint to reverse the decline of coral reefs here in The Bahamas, offering glimmers of hope for some of the nation’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems. The new research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, showed some strains of the
Commercial ships linked to spread of deadly coral disease in The Bahamas
August 4, 2021
Written by Lily Haines, MSc Deemed “the deadliest immediate threat to Bahamian coral reefs,” the ominous spread of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) has been shrouded in mystery. For more than two years, the highly transmissible, waterborne disease has plagued The Bahamas’ stunning blue waters, travelling up to 50 metres
A parrotfish fishery in The Bahamas? Here’s what you need to know.
July 8, 2021
Written by Lily Haines, MSc Traditionally, fishers have largely ignored parrotfish in The Bahamas, preferring to catch the more profitable and popular groupers and snappers. This is good because parrotfish play pivotal roles on healthy coral reefs. Often dubbed “nature’s lawnmowers,” they graze on algae, and prevent it from overgrowing and smothering
Mangroves Matter
June 22, 2021
Written by Lily Haines (MSc) The Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) couldn’t be more thrilled to announce its mangrove restoration plan for Little Bahama Bank! Scientists suspect mangroves suffered catastrophic damage when the Category 5 Hurricane Dorian struck Abaco in 2019, and then lingered for days over Grand Bahama. But no one knows the full
PIMS Interns Dive Into World Oceans Day
June 18, 2021
A trio of interns at the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) are ready to explore the underwater world. From left to right are Ana Beltran, Meghyn Fountain and Kandiz McPhee. Launching their careers against the backdrop of World Oceans Day, a few young marine scientists are getting their feet
PIMS Releases 2020 Bahamas Coral Reef Report Card Copy
June 18, 2021
PRESS RELEASEJuly 17, 2020 Media Contact:Stanton CharltonPerry Institute for Marine Sciencescharlton@perryinstitute.org NEW REPORT CARD SHOWS HOPE FOR BAHAMIAN REEFS DESPITE DECLINE NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In the wake of the devastation from Hurricane Dorian and economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increased interest in The Bahamas for a “Blue
“Modern Miracle” positively identified healthy and socializing with his family pod
September 28, 2020
We are thrilled to confirm that “Modern Miracle” was photographed and positively identified just this week, healthy and socializing with his family pod, thus fulfilling our objective of conservation and protection of marine wildlife. In August of 2018, the Atlantis Marine Mammal Rescue Team responded to a report of a
PIMS Expands Capacity for Monitoring Bahamian Coral Reefs
August 13, 2020
By Dr. Krista Sherman, Senior Scientist at PIMS The Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) has conducted Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) training workshops since 2011, to help build capacity for coral reef monitoring within The Bahamas. PIMS hosted its first virtual AGRRA training workshop in June 2020 to continue with this initiative.
