Wildlife
When Nutrients Become Pollution
Growing up in a Caribbean household one will often hear the phrase ‘too much of a good thing, is a...
What does an oasis and a coral reef have in common?
No, this is not the start of a bad joke or a riddle (although the obvious answer is probably water)...
The importance of wetlands for waterbirds in Haiti
This article was written by Lens Jerry Saint-Louis and Jeffey-Mackenzy Paul and originally published on Caribaea Initiative. An edited version is republished...
Unravelling the mysteries of seagrass reproduction – What happens when the sun goes down?
Seagrasses are the only flowering plants that live submerged in seawater. They cannot survive out of the water or in...
Blue Carbon is no reason to feel blue
Have you ever described yourself or someone else as "feeling blue"? In that case you are using a phrase coined...
Seagrasses – an overview of key species of marine plants and the ecosystems they support
Ask someone with a good sense of humour what do they know about seagrasses and their response may be –...
Wildlife of the Caribbean: A Major World Biodiversity Hotspot in need of More Local Research Capacity
This article is based on research done by Dr. Henri Vallès and associates and originally published on Caribaea Initiative. An edited version...
Rotting Sargassum Seaweed Overwhelms Tobago Mangroves
A light but putrid breeze creeping through the mangrove forest of the Petit-Trou Lagoon set the scene for an early morning...
Overfishing and regulation: How to determine the sexual maturity of lobsters?
This article was written by Nicole Atherley and originally published on Caribaea Initiative. An edited version is republished here as part of...
The importance of counting techniques to estimate bird populations
This article was written by Christopher Cambrone and originally published on Caribaea Initiative. An edited version is republished here as part...
