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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
Mangrove Report Card for The Bahamas
After years of painstaking research encompassing drones, satellite-based surveys and in-water surveillance from hundreds of different sites, the Perry Institute for Marine Science has released the Mangrove Report Card for The Bahamas! This landmark report is a first of its kind assessment on the health of The Bahamas’ incredibly valuable yet often under-appreciated mangrove ecosystems.
Atlantis-backed sea turtle “Big Blue” takes home the gold!
Written by Lily Haines, Communications Director, Perry Institute for Marine Science We’re thrilled to announce our sponsored leatherback sea turtle, Big Blue, won first place in the 2022 Tour de Turtles marathon! Since the start of the race in June, she has traveled more than 3,600 miles (approx.
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease in The Bahamas: Island-by-island update
Written by Lily Haines, Communications Director at the Perry Institute for Marine Science Widely deemed the “deadliest immediate threat to Caribbean coral reefs,” Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) is sweeping through The Bahamas’ crystal-blue waters like a forest fire. Its latest victim? The Exuma Cays Land and Sea
Sawfish off Andros Island
For the past three years, the team from the non-profit Saving the Blue has developed relationships with various community members in Andros, and so from October to December in 2021 they conducted interviews with fishing guides and other water users. Their aim was to describe sawfish distribution patterns in Andros, and identify key regions or habitats where sawfish monitoring would be effective, and potentially lead to protection.
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
Mangrove Report Card for The Bahamas
After years of painstaking research encompassing drones, satellite-based surveys and in-water surveillance from hundreds of different sites, the Perry Institute for Marine Science has released the Mangrove Report Card for The Bahamas! This landmark report is a first of its kind assessment on the health of The Bahamas’ incredibly valuable yet often under-appreciated mangrove ecosystems.
Atlantis-backed sea turtle “Big Blue” takes home the gold!
Written by Lily Haines, Communications Director, Perry Institute for Marine Science We’re thrilled to announce our sponsored leatherback sea turtle, Big Blue, won first place in the 2022 Tour de Turtles marathon! Since the start of the race in June, she has traveled more than 3,600 miles (approx.
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease in The Bahamas: Island-by-island update
Written by Lily Haines, Communications Director at the Perry Institute for Marine Science Widely deemed the “deadliest immediate threat to Caribbean coral reefs,” Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) is sweeping through The Bahamas’ crystal-blue waters like a forest fire. Its latest victim? The Exuma Cays Land and Sea
Sawfish off Andros Island
For the past three years, the team from the non-profit Saving the Blue has developed relationships with various community members in Andros, and so from October to December in 2021 they conducted interviews with fishing guides and other water users. Their aim was to describe sawfish distribution patterns in Andros, and identify key regions or habitats where sawfish monitoring would be effective, and potentially lead to protection.
