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Reef Rescue Network: Growing Stronger
Reef Rescue Network: Growing Stronger
The Atlantis Blue Project Foundation is thrilled to share inspiring news from the frontlines of marine conservation. The Reef Rescue Network’s “Coral is Calling” campaign, launched in 2023 in response to the severe coral bleaching events and diseases that have scarred our ocean over the last decade, has marked a
Coral Is Calling: A New Wave of Marine Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in The Bahamas
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the “Coral is Calling” campaign, a pioneering nation-wide initiative aimed at bolstering coral reef restoration and sustainable tourism in The Bahamas. With the expansion of our coral restoration partner, the Reef Rescue Network (RRN), and the introduction of novel conservation experiences throughout
2023 Bleaching Crisis in The Bahamas
The breathtaking coral reefs of The Bahamas, renowned around the world for their vibrancy and diverse marine life, are under serious and immediate threat as a powerful ocean heat wave driven by climate change is causing widespread coral bleaching and killing off entire reef ecosystems. Over the past several weeks
Saving The Blue: Studying the Critically Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish
Hello, fellow marine enthusiasts, Scientist and Conservationists! My name is Khrys Carroll, and I am from Central Andros, The Bahamas. I am a marine scientist with ‘Saving The Blue’ and I’m excited to share with you my latest adventure in researching the Critically Endangered smalltooth sawfish. As many of you
A Marathon for Survival: Samana’s Incredible Journey and Our Fight Against Plastic Pollution
In the shimmering depths of Panama’s waters, Samana emerges not just as another leatherback, but as a symbol of optimism. More than just a nesting leatherback, she carries the banner for Atlantis and the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation in the much-anticipated 2023 Tour de Turtles! From Costa Rican Sands to
Bahamian Ballet: Manatees Dance Through Our Waters in 2023
In the sparkling waters of The Bahamas, there is a gentle giant that has captured our collective hearts – the manatee. And while we are filled with relief that there have been no recent reports of marine mammal strandings, our citizen scientists have gifted us with something special this spring:
Turning Tides: Introducing The Bahamas’ Coral Gene Bank
A harrowing marine crisis calls for bold, innovative solutions — a reality that underpins our recent launch of The Bahamas’ inaugural living coral gene bank. This groundbreaking initiative — aptly termed a “Noah’s Ark” for corals — offers a glimmer of hope amid the region-wide havoc wreaked by the Stony
Decoding Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease: The Quest for Solutions
Picture this: a vibrant underwater world where countless colorful fish dart among the coral, forming an intricate web of life that captivates the eye and nourishes the soul. But now, imagine that same world on the brink of collapse, as an insidious disease known as Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
Manatee Mania: Latest Sightings and Stranding Workshop in The Bahamas
Hold on to your flippers, folks! The seas are buzzing with exciting news. While marine mammal strandings have thankfully been absent lately, manatees are making a splash with their sightings around The Bahamas. From Nassau to Great Harbour Cay, these gentle giants have been spotted by the public, and The
The Bahamas SCTLD Response Team Members Attend Inaugural Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science Conference
In January 2023, members of The Bahamas’ Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) Response Team had the exciting opportunity to attend the first-ever Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science Conference (BWEEMS) in Miami, Florida. This was a remarkable experience for three young researchers from the Perry Institute for Marine
Reef Rescue Network: Growing Stronger
The Atlantis Blue Project Foundation is thrilled to share inspiring news from the frontlines of marine conservation. The Reef Rescue Network’s “Coral is Calling” campaign, launched in 2023 in response to the severe coral bleaching events and diseases that have scarred our ocean over the last decade, has marked a
Coral Is Calling: A New Wave of Marine Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in The Bahamas
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the “Coral is Calling” campaign, a pioneering nation-wide initiative aimed at bolstering coral reef restoration and sustainable tourism in The Bahamas. With the expansion of our coral restoration partner, the Reef Rescue Network (RRN), and the introduction of novel conservation experiences throughout
2023 Bleaching Crisis in The Bahamas
The breathtaking coral reefs of The Bahamas, renowned around the world for their vibrancy and diverse marine life, are under serious and immediate threat as a powerful ocean heat wave driven by climate change is causing widespread coral bleaching and killing off entire reef ecosystems. Over the past several weeks
Saving The Blue: Studying the Critically Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish
Hello, fellow marine enthusiasts, Scientist and Conservationists! My name is Khrys Carroll, and I am from Central Andros, The Bahamas. I am a marine scientist with ‘Saving The Blue’ and I’m excited to share with you my latest adventure in researching the Critically Endangered smalltooth sawfish. As many of you
A Marathon for Survival: Samana’s Incredible Journey and Our Fight Against Plastic Pollution
In the shimmering depths of Panama’s waters, Samana emerges not just as another leatherback, but as a symbol of optimism. More than just a nesting leatherback, she carries the banner for Atlantis and the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation in the much-anticipated 2023 Tour de Turtles! From Costa Rican Sands to
Bahamian Ballet: Manatees Dance Through Our Waters in 2023
In the sparkling waters of The Bahamas, there is a gentle giant that has captured our collective hearts – the manatee. And while we are filled with relief that there have been no recent reports of marine mammal strandings, our citizen scientists have gifted us with something special this spring:
Turning Tides: Introducing The Bahamas’ Coral Gene Bank
A harrowing marine crisis calls for bold, innovative solutions — a reality that underpins our recent launch of The Bahamas’ inaugural living coral gene bank. This groundbreaking initiative — aptly termed a “Noah’s Ark” for corals — offers a glimmer of hope amid the region-wide havoc wreaked by the Stony
Decoding Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease: The Quest for Solutions
Picture this: a vibrant underwater world where countless colorful fish dart among the coral, forming an intricate web of life that captivates the eye and nourishes the soul. But now, imagine that same world on the brink of collapse, as an insidious disease known as Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
Manatee Mania: Latest Sightings and Stranding Workshop in The Bahamas
Hold on to your flippers, folks! The seas are buzzing with exciting news. While marine mammal strandings have thankfully been absent lately, manatees are making a splash with their sightings around The Bahamas. From Nassau to Great Harbour Cay, these gentle giants have been spotted by the public, and The
The Bahamas SCTLD Response Team Members Attend Inaugural Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science Conference
In January 2023, members of The Bahamas’ Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) Response Team had the exciting opportunity to attend the first-ever Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science Conference (BWEEMS) in Miami, Florida. This was a remarkable experience for three young researchers from the Perry Institute for Marine