Bahamas joins forces with Cayman by going electric
By Kevin Shereves From Caribbean News Now Bahamas turns green with all-electric cars NASSAU, Bahamas — The Bahamas has joined forces with the Cayman Islands in promoting a greener economy by offering all-electric vehicles (EV’s) for sale and lease. EASY…
Healthy coral reefs need predatory fish
From infozine Scientists had already demonstrated that overfishing removes angelfish and parrotfish that feed on sponges growing on coral reefs–sponges that sometimes smother the reefs. That research was conducted off Key Largo, FL. Washington DC – infoZine – Now, new…
Sea levels in Caribbean rising and predicted to rise more
Modelling Present-Day and Future Caribbean Sea Level Changes By H.A. Dijkstra, IMAU, Utrecht University, The Netherlands The Caribbean Sea is connected to the North Atlantic Ocean and exchange transport values (in Sv, 1 Sv = 106 m3/s) are fairly well…
Dogs with fins; the underwater kennel of Bill and Donna Goodwin
By Joey Kennedy | [email protected] From al.com Bill and Donna Goodwin don’t eat grouper. Oh, they used to. Indeed, Bill, a scuba diver for more than 50 years, admits to more. “I’ve not only eaten them; I’ve killed them spear…
Makos: Tracking one of the fastest sharks in the world
By Dr. Mahmood Shivji and Daryl Carson, From Guy Harvey website The following article originally appeared in the Spring 2013 issue of Guy Harvey Magazine. For any angler who has tangled with a shortfin mako, they know the power of…
Naples Zoo and conservation partners celebrate Save the Panther Day on March 1, 2014
Naples, FL (PRWEB) February 25, 2014 The nonprofit Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge, and a host of other national, state, and local conservation organizations are celebrating Save the Panther Day at Naples Zoo on…
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Shetty Hospital officially opened The official opening of the Health City Cayman Islands (known locally as The Shetty Hospital) took place this morning (Tue 25) and is billed as the launch of Cayman’s third economic pillar. Former health minister, Mark…
Scientists blasts plans for Nicaraguan Grand Canal
By Richard Stone From Science Magazine A group of scientists are fighting plans by the Nicaraguan government for a canal that would open a direct route for ships to pass between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Such a…
Frigid winter takes toll on U.S. economy
By Andrew Freedman From Mashable The harsh winter weather is taking a toll on the U.S. economy, with companies such as Panera Bread and United Airlines reporting a hit to their bottom line. They have endured more than twice the…
Recent Caribbean earthquakes spark concern
By Dan DePodwin, Meteorologist From AccuWeather Two earthquakes greater than 5.0 have rocked the Caribbean in the last week and concerns have been growing for a major tremor in the region. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, a strong 6.5-magnitude quake occurred…
