Reciprocal facilitation and non-linearity maintain habitat engineering on coral reefs
Yves-Marie Bozec, Laith Yakob, Sonia Bejarano and Peter J. Mumby Y.-M. Bozec (y.bozec@uq.edu.au), L. Yakob, S. Bejarano and P. J. Mumby, School of Biological Sciences, Univ. of Queensland, St. Lucia,Qld 4072, Australia. YMB and PJM also at: College of Life…
Supplemental feeding of stingrays report shows tourist-feeding changed their ways
Supplemental Feeding for Ecotourism Reverses Diel Activity and Alters Movement Patterns and Spatial Distribution of the Southern Stingray, Dasyatis americana Mark J. Corcoran, Bradley M. Wetherbee, Mahmood S. Shivji, Matthew D. Potenski, Demian D. Chapman, Guy M. Harvey Abstract Southern…
Sandals Foundation reaches out to 2,000 Sandals guests and children during Marine Awareness Month
From Bahama island info The eco-tours were facilitated by Experiential Education and Young Marine Explorers. The students, guests and staff also learned about the medicinal value of many of the plants found throughout the wetlands of New Providence and the…
CRISTINA ZENATO, 41: The Shark Handler, Freeport, Bahamas
www.marieclaire.com Time on the job: 17 years Why she loves it: “Sharks aren’t mean” Work requirement: Obsessive preparation and control “Swimming with sharks was a childhood dream, and I finally did it when I went to the Bahamas on vacation…
CSA maritime industry conference to focus on ‘improving productivity’
From Bahama islands info Grand Lucayan Resort – The Grand Lucayan Resort will be the host resort for the upcoming Caribbean Shipping Executive Conference, taking place on Grand Bahama Island next week. Organizers say that more than 200 delegates, representing…
Ring around the sun
Did anyone notice the spectacular enormous ring around the sun today (8)? I got a frantic call from a friend to go outside and take a look. I did. Wow. I have seen it before but never as spectacular as…
Lois M. Blumenthal, 66
MAY 29, 1946-APRIL 22, 2013 Lois Blumenthal, 66, died peacefully at home Monday, April 22, 2013, in Grand Cayman with her family by her side. Born in Chicago, she was the first child and only daughter of Sarah Dwyer and…

Consuelo Ebanks death
It is with much sadness we announce the death of the much loved Consuelo Ebanks, writer, actor, activist, artist, and more who died suddenly Tuesday afternoon after collapsing the day before (6) at Hurley’s and being admitted to the George…
Bahamas and Finland to collaborate on forest conservation
From Bahama Islands info NASSAU, The Bahamas — His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General has suggested that the renewed impetus for Bahamas-Finland relations include research and development of forest conservation. He made the statement on the occasion of the…
Waterkeeper – ‘Voice of the world’s waters’ – announces first Bahamas partnership
From Bahama Islands info Waterkeeper Alliance, known as the voice of the world’s waters with organisations and volunteers in 37 countries, announced its first partnership with The Bahamas today — minutes after divers emerged from inspecting reefs off the southwest…