With the recent release of its Coral Reef Report Card, the Perry Institute for Marine Science invites you to participate in another edition of its monthly webinar series. PIMS Executive Director, Dr. Craig Dahlgren will discuss the current state of coral reefs. Despite decline in health and new threats such as Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, there is reason to be hopeful for the future of Bahamian reefs.
When Ocean Forests Turn Toxic
New study in Science connects chemical “turf wars” in Maine’s kelp forests to the struggles of Caribbean coral reefs — and points to what we can do next Lead author,
Who’s Really in Charge? Unpacking the Power Struggles Behind Madagascar’s Marine Protected Areas
Researchers head out to monitor Marine Protected Area boundaries—where science meets the sea, and local stewardship takes the lead. The Illusion of Protection From dazzling coral reefs to centuries-old traditions,
PIMS and Volunteers Step Up as Legal Battle Leaves Barge Grinding Reef in Fowl Cays National Park
Worn out but undefeated, the cleanup crew rallies around their paddleboard “workbench” in front of the stranded tug and barge—a snapshot of community grit after hours of underwater heavy‑lifting. Photo
Thriving Fish Spawning Aggregation Inspires Hope for the Future
Nassau grouper FSA in Ragged Island during January 2025. | © André Musgrove Fish Spawning Aggregations & Nassau Grouper Imagine witnessing thousands of fish gathering in a synchronized spectacle, moving
A Year Later, Stranded Tug and Barge Still Scars Reef in Fowl Cays National Park–Residents Demand Accountability
A haunting aerial view of the grounded tug and barge in Fowl Cays National Park—still embedded in coral a year later, a stark reminder of the cost of inaction. Photo
Women Leading Mangrove Restoration in The Bahamas
Have you ever wondered who’s behind the scenes saving our environment, right in our own backyard? Picture a group of energetic, determined women rolling up their sleeves and diving into
