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BNT Navigator Leader Emerges as Finalist in the 2019 Trendsetters Awards
Gail Strachan, Navigator Leader at R.M. Bailey High School on Nassau surfaced as a finalist in the 2019 BNT Discovery Club Trendsetters Awards. The Trendsetters Awards recognizes individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and innovation in environmental education. The truly incredible and inspiring 10 finalists this year were a diverse group
ATLANTIS BAHAMAS HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF FUND
We are thankful for the outpouring of support from our friends and families during Hurricane Dorian. We are grateful that Nassau, New Providence and Atlantis, Paradise Island were not severely impacted by the storm. While Atlantis was not affected, unfortunately several of the family islands in northwestern Bahamas are experiencing
Assessing the Health of Abaco’s Reefs
At the far north of the Bahamian archipelago, Abaco represents some of the northernmost tropical coral reefs in the Atlantic. Abaco has a number of unique coral reef areas. The barrier reef that stretches from Elbow Cay for over 110 miles to the west past Walker’s Cay is among the
PIMS Re-Joins the Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean
The Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC) hosted its 39th meeting in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic during May 19-24, 2019 under the theme: Environmental variability in the wider Caribbean and the ecological, social, and economic consequences. The meeting was attended by a diverse group of participants with interests
Navigator Demonstrates Character Strengths Learnt in the Program
Kayse Cartwright is a member of the NGM Major High School Navigator unit on Long Island (Bahamas). Although she struggles with her weight as she has for most of her life, Kayse is a very engaged member that takes the values and skills taught in the program to “heart”. That
Atlantis Resort Dolphin Cay Staff Outplant Corals At Green Cay
Written by: Hayley-Jo Carr, Reef Rescue Network Training Director & Coordinator April 2019, Atlantis Resort Dolphin Cay staff joined the Perry Institute of Marine Science (PIMS) to outplant 46 Coral Fragments onto the reef at Green Cay near Paradise Island, The Bahamas. Linda Hammerton (Director of Marine Mammal Operations), Marvin
BREEF Celebrates Earth Day 2019 with Fun Beach Snorkel
On Monday, April 22nd, BREEF celebrated Earth Day by hosting a day fun filled day of activities, including snorkeling, an educational Easter “egg” Hunt, a beach clean-up and a live conch demonstration. Over 40 snorkelers participated of all ages and 10 pounds of garbage collected on Saunders Beach.
“Crossing Our Finger Corals” at The Bahamas Coral Innovation Hub
Written by: Lily Haines, Research Associate, Perry Institute for Marine Science & Cape Eleuthera Institute A few weeks ago, one of our coral research interns, Hannah Lochan, woke up to discover an exciting surprise. While checking on our brooding coral colonies in the Cape Eleuthera Institute’s (CEI) wetlab just before sunrise,
180 Coral Fragments relocated to their new home on Cannonball Reef
On Saturday 16th March 2019 at The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, The Bahamas, 180 Coral Fragments were relocated to a nearby coral reef. The Atlantis Resort Coral Nursery is located in the large Lagoon and guests can view the nursery from the bridge or even jump in and snorkel to
AGRRA With ANGARI – South Abaco & East Grand Bahama
Last winter, The Perry Institute for Marine Science teamed up with Bahamas National Trust, San Salvador Living Jewels Foundation and the ANGARI Foundationto conduct Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Surveys for South Abaco and East Grand Bahama. Surveys were conducted on board the R/V ANGARI, the research vessel
BNT Navigator Leader Emerges as Finalist in the 2019 Trendsetters Awards
Gail Strachan, Navigator Leader at R.M. Bailey High School on Nassau surfaced as a finalist in the 2019 BNT Discovery Club Trendsetters Awards. The Trendsetters Awards recognizes individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and innovation in environmental education. The truly incredible and inspiring 10 finalists this year were a diverse group
ATLANTIS BAHAMAS HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF FUND
We are thankful for the outpouring of support from our friends and families during Hurricane Dorian. We are grateful that Nassau, New Providence and Atlantis, Paradise Island were not severely impacted by the storm. While Atlantis was not affected, unfortunately several of the family islands in northwestern Bahamas are experiencing
Assessing the Health of Abaco’s Reefs
At the far north of the Bahamian archipelago, Abaco represents some of the northernmost tropical coral reefs in the Atlantic. Abaco has a number of unique coral reef areas. The barrier reef that stretches from Elbow Cay for over 110 miles to the west past Walker’s Cay is among the
PIMS Re-Joins the Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean
The Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC) hosted its 39th meeting in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic during May 19-24, 2019 under the theme: Environmental variability in the wider Caribbean and the ecological, social, and economic consequences. The meeting was attended by a diverse group of participants with interests
Navigator Demonstrates Character Strengths Learnt in the Program
Kayse Cartwright is a member of the NGM Major High School Navigator unit on Long Island (Bahamas). Although she struggles with her weight as she has for most of her life, Kayse is a very engaged member that takes the values and skills taught in the program to “heart”. That
Atlantis Resort Dolphin Cay Staff Outplant Corals At Green Cay
Written by: Hayley-Jo Carr, Reef Rescue Network Training Director & Coordinator April 2019, Atlantis Resort Dolphin Cay staff joined the Perry Institute of Marine Science (PIMS) to outplant 46 Coral Fragments onto the reef at Green Cay near Paradise Island, The Bahamas. Linda Hammerton (Director of Marine Mammal Operations), Marvin
BREEF Celebrates Earth Day 2019 with Fun Beach Snorkel
On Monday, April 22nd, BREEF celebrated Earth Day by hosting a day fun filled day of activities, including snorkeling, an educational Easter “egg” Hunt, a beach clean-up and a live conch demonstration. Over 40 snorkelers participated of all ages and 10 pounds of garbage collected on Saunders Beach.
“Crossing Our Finger Corals” at The Bahamas Coral Innovation Hub
Written by: Lily Haines, Research Associate, Perry Institute for Marine Science & Cape Eleuthera Institute A few weeks ago, one of our coral research interns, Hannah Lochan, woke up to discover an exciting surprise. While checking on our brooding coral colonies in the Cape Eleuthera Institute’s (CEI) wetlab just before sunrise,
180 Coral Fragments relocated to their new home on Cannonball Reef
On Saturday 16th March 2019 at The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, The Bahamas, 180 Coral Fragments were relocated to a nearby coral reef. The Atlantis Resort Coral Nursery is located in the large Lagoon and guests can view the nursery from the bridge or even jump in and snorkel to
AGRRA With ANGARI – South Abaco & East Grand Bahama
Last winter, The Perry Institute for Marine Science teamed up with Bahamas National Trust, San Salvador Living Jewels Foundation and the ANGARI Foundationto conduct Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Surveys for South Abaco and East Grand Bahama. Surveys were conducted on board the R/V ANGARI, the research vessel
