Invasive tree species gets the axe
From The Hindu Foreign tree species which made an entry into Indian forests more than a century ago, have become a serious threat to the movement of wildlife as well as the growth of native plants. Forest officials say among…
NOAA forecasts an above-normal and possibly very active Atlantic hurricane season in 2013
NOAA Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook Atlantic Hurricane Outlook & Seasonal Climate Summary Archive NOAA Press Release 23rd May 2013 The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook is an official product of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center…
Bahamian students participate in shark research expedition
From Bahama islands info NASSAU, Bahamas — From May 7 until June 15, Stony Brook University’s Institute for Ocean Conservation Science School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and the Cape Eleuthera Institute are tracking the movements of three species of…
Ministry of Tourism heightens awareness of the Lionfish
From Bahama islands info SEYMOUR’S, Long Island – The Ministry of Tourism and its partners have come together to further heighten the awareness of the invasive venomous Lionfish in Bahamian waters and steps to eliminate its impact on local species. …
Cayman Island dive operators continue the lionfish battle with PADI course
From Sport Diver Cayman Island Dive Operators are offering a special to help the Cayman Islands ‘manage’ the invasion of the red lionfish, by providing reduced PADI course fees to visitors and residents this fall. With recent approval from the…
Thing that’s happening now
By Megan Garber for The Atlantic, From Mashable It’s prom season — for the planets. Every couple of years, give or take, planets get together in the night sky in such a way that they seem to be aligned with…
Radar Links
The week of Monday, 27 May 2013, GIS Spotlight revisits an important radar project, promotes youth interaction and captures children’s skating action. Meteorological officers aim for accurate prediction when monitoring the elements, especially during inclement weather. However, consistent success depends…
Jamaicans against GMO to Join Worldwide GMO Protest on Sat May 25
On Saturday 25th May at 9am – 12 noon there will be a support group of concerned citizens organized by Jamaicans United for Sustainable Development and Carlton Stewart, Former President of The National consumers League, gathered in HWT to join…
Update on the possibility of tropical development in the Western Caribbean between May 28th & June 5th
by Rob Lightbown From Crown Weather Services I wanted to post a quick update on the prospects of tropical development in the western Caribbean sometime between next week and the first week of June. Current surface analysis shows a tropical…
96 per cent success in wiping out dengue mosquitos in research trial
From Radio Australia A British research company has reported remarkable results in controlling the mosquito that causes dengue fever. At a trial in Brazil the company released sterile Aedes aegypti mosquitos resulting in a 96 per cent reduction of the…
