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Commercial ships linked to spread of deadly coral disease in The Bahamas
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
PIMS Releases 2020 Bahamas Coral Reef Report Card
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
PIMS Breaks Down Deadly Coral Disease
by Dr. Craig Dahlgren, Executive Director at PIMS On April 13th, the Perry Institute for Marine Science hosted its first webinar on Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease. In case you missed it, watch the full recording below: The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live our lives, but humans
Microfragmentation Poised to Revitalize PIMS’s Coral Innovation Hub
Natalia Hurtado, Research Associate at CEI & PIMS Casey Harris, Research Associate at CEI & PIMS Last November, The Bahamas Coral Innovation Hub welcomed Senior Scientist Dr. David Vaughan (Plant a Million Corals) and Coral Aquaculture Supervisor Dr. Robin Smith (The Nature Conservancy) to Eleuthera to continue its development. This project is
Commercial ships linked to spread of deadly coral disease in The Bahamas
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
PIMS Releases 2020 Bahamas Coral Reef Report Card
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
PIMS Breaks Down Deadly Coral Disease
by Dr. Craig Dahlgren, Executive Director at PIMS On April 13th, the Perry Institute for Marine Science hosted its first webinar on Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease. In case you missed it, watch the full recording below: The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live our lives, but humans
Microfragmentation Poised to Revitalize PIMS’s Coral Innovation Hub
Natalia Hurtado, Research Associate at CEI & PIMS Casey Harris, Research Associate at CEI & PIMS Last November, The Bahamas Coral Innovation Hub welcomed Senior Scientist Dr. David Vaughan (Plant a Million Corals) and Coral Aquaculture Supervisor Dr. Robin Smith (The Nature Conservancy) to Eleuthera to continue its development. This project is
