Environment TOBAGO is a non-profit environmental advocacy group in Tobago. This newsletter describes negative environmental impacts over 12 days, including the clearing of protected land and mangroves for development, drainage projects damaging reefs, and unsustainable hunting threatening wildlife. It also warns about the invasion of the predatory lionfish to the Caribbean which could wipe out fish stocks if not controlled.
The document summarizes the key findings of the 2015 State of Buzzards Bay report. It finds that the overall state of the bay score has remained unchanged at 45 out of 100 since 2011, reflecting an encouraging pause in the decline of nitrogen pollution indicators after years of improvement. Specifically:
- The nitrogen pollution indicator score was unchanged at 53, suggesting efforts to reduce sources of nitrogen are containing further declines.
- Bacteria and toxics scores were also unchanged at 62 and 52 respectively, as improvements in these areas have leveled off.
- Scores for watershed health factors like forests, streams, and wetlands remained stable, showing ongoing protection of these important habitats.
The document summarizes the natural resource management activities of Treaty Indian Tribes in Western Washington in 2012. It discusses the tribes' ongoing efforts to restore salmon habitat, which has declined significantly due to development over the past 150 years. It also describes tribal management of salmon harvest and hatcheries, as well as wildlife and shellfish management. Tribes work cooperatively with state and federal agencies but are concerned about threats to their treaty rights from further habitat loss and state budget cuts reducing management capabilities.
Bren Smith operates a 3-acre kelp farm called Thimble Island Farm located in Long Island Sound. The farm produces seven crops including kelp, clams, oysters, mussels and scallops using a 3D vertical farming method where the crops grow below the water's surface, invisible to boats and swimmers above. Smith has expanded kelp farming through his nonprofit GreenWave, which supports other ocean farmers and aims to bring kelp and other sea vegetables into the mainstream through commercial partnerships and an underwater community garden where members can harvest their own kelp and shellfish. Local chefs have embraced kelp, using it in unexpected dishes for its versatility and nutritional benefits.
This document provides a summary of news from the South Carolina Aquarium's Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SSI) program. It announces that The Boathouse at Breach Inlet was named the 2007 SSI Partner of the Year. It also discusses upcoming sustainable seafood events, and notes that farm-raised striped bass from Swimming Rock Fish Farm is the winter's signature seafood. Finally, it provides brief updates on fishery management proposals and the SSAFMC's new allocation amendment.
This newsletter provides updates on the Endangered Habitats League's activities. It discusses the League's support for recent land acquisitions in the San Timoteo Canyon that will help establish a state park and protect habitat. It also discusses the challenges native plants and animals face in surviving an extremely dry season. Additionally, it announces that the League is accepting nominations for its board of elections.
Seven endangered California Least Terns fledged at Coal Oil Point Reserve, the first time in four decades that Least Terns have successfully nested there. Improved habitat protection and reduced human disturbance have led to a stable population of around 20 breeding pairs of threatened Western Snowy Plovers and approximately 40 fledged chicks per year at the reserve. In 2006, 5 pairs of California Least Terns nested at Coal Oil Point Reserve, with 4 nests hatching and fledging a total of 7 chicks, representing no chick mortality. The reserve and partners continue habitat restoration and monitoring efforts to support the breeding and feeding of these protected coastal species.
The document summarizes the key findings of the 2015 State of Buzzards Bay report. It finds that the overall state of the bay score has remained unchanged at 45 out of 100 since 2011, reflecting an encouraging pause in the decline of nitrogen pollution indicators after years of improvement. Specifically:
- The nitrogen pollution indicator score was unchanged at 53, suggesting efforts to reduce sources of nitrogen are containing further declines.
- Bacteria and toxics scores were also unchanged at 62 and 52 respectively, as improvements in these areas have leveled off.
- Scores for watershed health factors like forests, streams, and wetlands remained stable, showing ongoing protection of these important habitats.
The document summarizes the natural resource management activities of Treaty Indian Tribes in Western Washington in 2012. It discusses the tribes' ongoing efforts to restore salmon habitat, which has declined significantly due to development over the past 150 years. It also describes tribal management of salmon harvest and hatcheries, as well as wildlife and shellfish management. Tribes work cooperatively with state and federal agencies but are concerned about threats to their treaty rights from further habitat loss and state budget cuts reducing management capabilities.
Bren Smith operates a 3-acre kelp farm called Thimble Island Farm located in Long Island Sound. The farm produces seven crops including kelp, clams, oysters, mussels and scallops using a 3D vertical farming method where the crops grow below the water's surface, invisible to boats and swimmers above. Smith has expanded kelp farming through his nonprofit GreenWave, which supports other ocean farmers and aims to bring kelp and other sea vegetables into the mainstream through commercial partnerships and an underwater community garden where members can harvest their own kelp and shellfish. Local chefs have embraced kelp, using it in unexpected dishes for its versatility and nutritional benefits.
This document provides a summary of news from the South Carolina Aquarium's Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SSI) program. It announces that The Boathouse at Breach Inlet was named the 2007 SSI Partner of the Year. It also discusses upcoming sustainable seafood events, and notes that farm-raised striped bass from Swimming Rock Fish Farm is the winter's signature seafood. Finally, it provides brief updates on fishery management proposals and the SSAFMC's new allocation amendment.
This newsletter provides updates on the Endangered Habitats League's activities. It discusses the League's support for recent land acquisitions in the San Timoteo Canyon that will help establish a state park and protect habitat. It also discusses the challenges native plants and animals face in surviving an extremely dry season. Additionally, it announces that the League is accepting nominations for its board of elections.
Seven endangered California Least Terns fledged at Coal Oil Point Reserve, the first time in four decades that Least Terns have successfully nested there. Improved habitat protection and reduced human disturbance have led to a stable population of around 20 breeding pairs of threatened Western Snowy Plovers and approximately 40 fledged chicks per year at the reserve. In 2006, 5 pairs of California Least Terns nested at Coal Oil Point Reserve, with 4 nests hatching and fledging a total of 7 chicks, representing no chick mortality. The reserve and partners continue habitat restoration and monitoring efforts to support the breeding and feeding of these protected coastal species.
This document is a newsletter from the Buzzards Bay Coalition that summarizes their work over the past year to protect Buzzards Bay. It discusses encouraging signs of a pause in nitrogen pollution levels for the first time in over a decade. It also highlights several of the Coalition's conservation projects, including expanding protected lands along the Mattapoisett River to protect drinking water, restoring a dam site on the Weweantic River, and reducing invasive phragmites in three salt ponds. The newsletter promotes upcoming events like the Buzzards Bay Swim and Watershed Ride and encourages support through donations and volunteering.
Hurricane sandy leaves Marine Debris throughout Jamaica Bayecowatchers
Hurricane Sandy deposited large amounts of marine debris along the shorelines and islands of Jamaica Bay, including hundreds of boats, docks, and other materials. This debris lies in and upon the wetlands of the bay, further degrading the sensitive habitat. Despite recommendations to remove the debris, no agency has attempted to do so, and the National Park Service has refused offers to partner on removing the damaging debris left behind by the hurricane.
Spend your vacation on Norris Lake in East Tennessee! This vacation guide will help you with finding marinas, state parks, boat rentals, houseboat rentals, floating house rentals, pontoon boat rentals, paddleboard rentals, hiking, events, fishing tips and guides, camping and more!
Norris Lake, Tennessee is a favorite among vacationers that enjoy boating and the outdoors!
The document summarizes the current state of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. It describes how coral bleaching occurs when algae are expelled from coral due to stressors like heat waves. This year, record high ocean temperatures caused the worst mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef. 50% of corals died in northern areas. The bleaching is part of the impacts of human-caused climate change and rising ocean temperatures. The document ends by highlighting some organizations working to help protect the reef through sustainable practices and fundraising.
Eco tourism, Travel Digest, December 2012/January 2013Sarah Wrightson
Magic Cottages in New Zealand's Northland region offers guests a romantic and sustainable eco-retreat experience. The property is surrounded by organic farmland, native bush, and features four eco-friendly cottages and a lodge along a private river frontage. The highlight cottage sits directly over the river and offers stunning views. Guests can enjoy activities like canoeing, hiking, and a private hot tub experience in the bush. The owners have created an off-grid home and lifestyle focused on sustainability, organic farming, and respecting the natural environment.
The document summarizes the decline of the African penguin population due to various environmental pressures. It notes that their numbers have dropped by over 95% since the early 1900s due to overfishing reducing their food supply, climate change altering ocean currents and temperatures which affects fish distribution, and pollution like oil spills that can contaminate penguins. Conservation efforts aim to rehabilitate oiled or abandoned penguins and help manage fisheries and reduce pollution to improve conditions for the endangered penguins.
The document outlines 10 actions individuals can take to help protect the environment, such as not littering in the streets, not cutting down trees, throwing trash in its proper place, recycling, planting more trees, not wasting water, avoiding pollution of rivers and seas, using bicycles instead of cars to reduce air pollution, and using reusable bags instead of plastic.
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The document summarizes a newsletter from the Santa Barbara Audubon Society about their annual Christmas Bird Count. It provides details on the count, including the date (December 31, 2005), compilers (Joan Lentz), and signup information. It lists bird species that could use additional sightings before the count and details on the compilation dinner after the count. The newsletter also announces field trips in December and January to locations like Lake Cachuma, Figueroa Mountain, and the Santa Barbara harbor to identify and count local bird populations.
The document summarizes the remote Desroches Island in the Seychelles. Giant tortoises roam the island, which has a single luxury resort. The island offers a remote and unmanicured experience where the preferred mode of transport is bicycle. Guests can explore the island's beaches and waters which are home to colorful fish and are protected areas for conservation. The island aims to be sustainable and has initiatives to protect native wildlife and plants.
This document summarizes a trip to Antarctica organized by Quark Expeditions. It discusses sights seen on the trip like icebergs, penguins, and glaciers. It also covers environmental issues in Antarctica like krill being an important part of the food chain, overfishing of krill, and the effects of climate change and melting ice on the continent and global climate. The document ends by arguing that Antarctica needs a strong "brand" to defend itself and influence discussions around resource management when the Antarctic Treaty expires in 2048.
This document provides information about the province of Nova Scotia. It describes Nova Scotia's location on Canada's east coast near the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It notes that Nova Scotia has sandy beaches, red sandstone cliffs, bays and harbors. The document also summarizes Nova Scotia's climate, economy focused on agriculture, fisheries and tourism, recreational activities, population of around 145,800 people, and ecosystems with forests and coastal landscapes.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge west pond proposal for protecting the south shore...ecowatchers
Alex Zablocki director of the Jamaica Bay Rockaway parks Conservancy presented on the plan that his organization has created for protecting the west pond thru the use of a wetland restoration project
Kikuyugrass is a low growing, warm season perennial grass, native to tropical Africa. It spreads vigorously by both rhizomes and stolons. The stems and leaves are covered with fine hairs.
The document summarizes the findings of a study on IT risk management conducted by IBM. Some key findings include:
- Most IT managers expect their risk-related responsibilities to increase as IT infrastructure plays a more critical role in businesses.
- While over half of respondents rated their overall approach to mitigating IT risk as good or expert, over 30% viewed it as average or poor.
- Many organizations still struggle with securing enough funding and senior leadership support for risk management initiatives.
- While risk planning is often conducted in business silos, greater collaboration across organizations is seen as a challenge.
This document is a newsletter from the Buzzards Bay Coalition that summarizes their work over the past year to protect Buzzards Bay. It discusses encouraging signs of a pause in nitrogen pollution levels for the first time in over a decade. It also highlights several of the Coalition's conservation projects, including expanding protected lands along the Mattapoisett River to protect drinking water, restoring a dam site on the Weweantic River, and reducing invasive phragmites in three salt ponds. The newsletter promotes upcoming events like the Buzzards Bay Swim and Watershed Ride and encourages support through donations and volunteering.
Hurricane sandy leaves Marine Debris throughout Jamaica Bayecowatchers
Hurricane Sandy deposited large amounts of marine debris along the shorelines and islands of Jamaica Bay, including hundreds of boats, docks, and other materials. This debris lies in and upon the wetlands of the bay, further degrading the sensitive habitat. Despite recommendations to remove the debris, no agency has attempted to do so, and the National Park Service has refused offers to partner on removing the damaging debris left behind by the hurricane.
Spend your vacation on Norris Lake in East Tennessee! This vacation guide will help you with finding marinas, state parks, boat rentals, houseboat rentals, floating house rentals, pontoon boat rentals, paddleboard rentals, hiking, events, fishing tips and guides, camping and more!
Norris Lake, Tennessee is a favorite among vacationers that enjoy boating and the outdoors!
The document summarizes the current state of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. It describes how coral bleaching occurs when algae are expelled from coral due to stressors like heat waves. This year, record high ocean temperatures caused the worst mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef. 50% of corals died in northern areas. The bleaching is part of the impacts of human-caused climate change and rising ocean temperatures. The document ends by highlighting some organizations working to help protect the reef through sustainable practices and fundraising.
Eco tourism, Travel Digest, December 2012/January 2013Sarah Wrightson
Magic Cottages in New Zealand's Northland region offers guests a romantic and sustainable eco-retreat experience. The property is surrounded by organic farmland, native bush, and features four eco-friendly cottages and a lodge along a private river frontage. The highlight cottage sits directly over the river and offers stunning views. Guests can enjoy activities like canoeing, hiking, and a private hot tub experience in the bush. The owners have created an off-grid home and lifestyle focused on sustainability, organic farming, and respecting the natural environment.
The document summarizes the decline of the African penguin population due to various environmental pressures. It notes that their numbers have dropped by over 95% since the early 1900s due to overfishing reducing their food supply, climate change altering ocean currents and temperatures which affects fish distribution, and pollution like oil spills that can contaminate penguins. Conservation efforts aim to rehabilitate oiled or abandoned penguins and help manage fisheries and reduce pollution to improve conditions for the endangered penguins.
The document outlines 10 actions individuals can take to help protect the environment, such as not littering in the streets, not cutting down trees, throwing trash in its proper place, recycling, planting more trees, not wasting water, avoiding pollution of rivers and seas, using bicycles instead of cars to reduce air pollution, and using reusable bags instead of plastic.
Depending on Razor Clams ■
Fighting Fish Disease ■
Sustaining Elk Populations ■
Grandmothers Focus on Treaty Rights ■
Fish Carcasses Provide Clues ■
Cows Work for Salmon ■
INSIDE:
The document summarizes a newsletter from the Santa Barbara Audubon Society about their annual Christmas Bird Count. It provides details on the count, including the date (December 31, 2005), compilers (Joan Lentz), and signup information. It lists bird species that could use additional sightings before the count and details on the compilation dinner after the count. The newsletter also announces field trips in December and January to locations like Lake Cachuma, Figueroa Mountain, and the Santa Barbara harbor to identify and count local bird populations.
The document summarizes the remote Desroches Island in the Seychelles. Giant tortoises roam the island, which has a single luxury resort. The island offers a remote and unmanicured experience where the preferred mode of transport is bicycle. Guests can explore the island's beaches and waters which are home to colorful fish and are protected areas for conservation. The island aims to be sustainable and has initiatives to protect native wildlife and plants.
This document summarizes a trip to Antarctica organized by Quark Expeditions. It discusses sights seen on the trip like icebergs, penguins, and glaciers. It also covers environmental issues in Antarctica like krill being an important part of the food chain, overfishing of krill, and the effects of climate change and melting ice on the continent and global climate. The document ends by arguing that Antarctica needs a strong "brand" to defend itself and influence discussions around resource management when the Antarctic Treaty expires in 2048.
This document provides information about the province of Nova Scotia. It describes Nova Scotia's location on Canada's east coast near the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It notes that Nova Scotia has sandy beaches, red sandstone cliffs, bays and harbors. The document also summarizes Nova Scotia's climate, economy focused on agriculture, fisheries and tourism, recreational activities, population of around 145,800 people, and ecosystems with forests and coastal landscapes.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge west pond proposal for protecting the south shore...ecowatchers
Alex Zablocki director of the Jamaica Bay Rockaway parks Conservancy presented on the plan that his organization has created for protecting the west pond thru the use of a wetland restoration project
Kikuyugrass is a low growing, warm season perennial grass, native to tropical Africa. It spreads vigorously by both rhizomes and stolons. The stems and leaves are covered with fine hairs.
The document summarizes the findings of a study on IT risk management conducted by IBM. Some key findings include:
- Most IT managers expect their risk-related responsibilities to increase as IT infrastructure plays a more critical role in businesses.
- While over half of respondents rated their overall approach to mitigating IT risk as good or expert, over 30% viewed it as average or poor.
- Many organizations still struggle with securing enough funding and senior leadership support for risk management initiatives.
- While risk planning is often conducted in business silos, greater collaboration across organizations is seen as a challenge.
“Spindex” (Speech Index) Enhances Menus on Touch Screen Devices with Tapping,...abhishek07887
The document describes a study that investigated how "spindex" (speech index) auditory cues can enhance auditory menus on touchscreen smartphones. The study evaluated navigation of a 150-song menu using tapping, wheeling, or flicking gestures with or without visual display and with or without spindex cues. Results showed lower target search times and subjective workload with spindex compared to speech alone, for all input gestures and visual conditions. Spindex was also rated subjectively higher than plain speech.
Online Trainer-Koordination für Fitness-Studios leicht gemacht: Die fitness-Heimat ist eine einfaches und kostenloses Tool, um den eigenen Trainer die Möglichkeit zu geben, Vertretungen untereinander selbst zu organisieren und neue Trainer in der Nähe zu finden.
1) A inseminação artificial por laparoscopia é uma técnica promissora para incrementar o melhoramento genético em rebanhos ovinos, permitindo o uso de sêmen congelado de carneiros de alto valor genético.
2) Estudos prévios mostraram taxas de prenhez de 60,5% e 70% em ovelhas submetidas à inseminação por laparoscopia com sêmen descongelado após protocolos hormonais de sincronização de cios.
3) A suplementação alimentar prévia parece influenc
The NEC Geek Squad is offering two training sessions in March focused on the calendar and contact functions in Outlook. The sessions will cover how to add and remove contacts, create distribution lists, share contacts and calendars, and create calendar events. The training will take place on March 21st and 28th from 10-11am and 1-2pm in building 404. Space is limited to the first 20 people who sign up by contacting Irene Garrett or Misti Reid, and attendees must bring their CAC card.
O documento discute a gestão de campanhas de marketing. Em três frases:
Discute como a gestão analítica de clientes online pode ajudar empresas a entender "quem" está visitando seus sites e "por que" certos comportamentos ocorrem, ao invés de apenas saber "o que" e "como". Também descreve como soluções de marketing em tempo real podem melhorar a experiência do cliente ao fornecer ofertas personalizadas. Por fim, discute como as redes sociais podem ser usadas para aumentar a fidelização e lucros de uma empresa
Este documento habla brevemente sobre las pruebas y su importancia. Menciona que las pruebas son importantes para medir el aprendizaje y que aproximadamente el 10% de la población tiene dificultades con las pruebas estandarizadas.
Gardening for seniors - Horticultural Therapy Association of VictoriaElisaMendelsohn
Gardening has numerous health benefits for seniors by providing physical activity and mental stimulation. The document provides suggestions for modifying garden beds, tools, and plants to make gardening accessible for those with physical disabilities or limitations. Safety tips are also included, such as applying sunscreen, staying hydrated, and ensuring non-slip walking paths. A well-planned edible garden tailored to individual needs can provide seniors with enjoyable exercise and social interaction.
The occupiers’ demand remained cautious regarding expansion plans in almost all cities amid global economic crisis. The six major cities ie; Mumbai, NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Pune recorded an overall absorption of around 6.93 million sq ft which is approximately 15% less than 1Q 2013. Top ranking city for highest absorption rate continues to be Bangalore, Mumbai and NCR region with levels of 2.5 mln sq. ft., 1.41 mln sq. ft. and 1.45 mln sq. ft respectively.
Presentation on digital literacy and open badges/ 17 November 2014 / Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. / URL: https://digikompz.wikimedia.de/wiki/Digitales_Lernen
Anastasia describes her flat, which contains a bedroom with a red bed and black wardrobe, a kitchen with a balcony and electric stove, and a compact bathroom. She has several pets, including a rat named Phoebe who lives in a cage, a cat named Kuzma who sleeps all day, and two fish in an aquarium that make her flat feel more cozy. Anastasia likes her flat very much.
Digital PR: Toolkits, Reputation, and Search Matter More than Ever Before Casey Knox
A brand is defined by the summation of conversations taking place about it—online and offline. Although, this statement has always been true, the online component has never been easier of the two to measure. That is why, having the right narrative in play has never been more important. During this session, we will explore real world examples of proactive and reactive narratives, and the must-knows of leveraging digital PR to grow, position, protect and propagate brands.
Webapplikationen der Zukunft - HTML5 und CSS3 auf dem iPhonedie.agilen GmbH
Mit der auf dem iPhone verwendeten Rendering-Engine WebKit steht der vielleicht leistungsfähigste Browser nun auch auf einem mobilen Gerät zur Verfügung. Gerade seine umfangreiche Unterstützung von HTML5 und CSS3 eignet sich perfekt um hochklassige und leistungsfähige Web-Applikationen zu entwickeln, die den nativen Applikationen oftmals um nichts nachstehen. Wir beleuchten sämtliche verfügbare Techniken an Hand zahlreicher Beispiele und wagen einen Ausblick auf die Zukunft von WebKit, die längst nicht beim iPhone aufhört, sondern bereits viele andere Hersteller wie Nokia, Palm, Google und Blackberry infiziert hat.
O documento discute a regulação nos seres vivos, especificamente a regulação nervosa. Ele explica como os sistemas biológicos mantêm a homeostase através de mecanismos que regulam as condições internas. Também descreve como o sistema nervoso detecta estímulos internos e externos e produz respostas para manter o equilíbrio do corpo.
This document provides an introduction to the Netezza database appliance, including its architecture and key components. The Netezza uses an Asymmetric Massively Parallel Processing (AMPP) architecture with an array of servers (S-Blades) connected to disks. Each S-Blade contains a Database Accelerator card that offloads processing from the CPU. The document outlines the various hardware components and how they work together to process queries in parallel. It also defines common Netezza objects like users, groups, tables and databases that can be created and managed.
The document advertises the George Washington University's Master's Certificate in Project Management program. It offers 7 courses to earn the certificate, which provides training on essential project management skills and knowledge. It also offers an Associate's Certificate that requires completion of 3 introductory courses in project management. Both certificates are recognized by the Project Management Institute for professional development units.
This document summarizes several stories from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission News publication. It discusses the Puyallup Tribe opening an elders-only fishery for spring Chinook salmon due to increasing runs. It also discusses the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe acquiring new tidelands for shellfish harvesting and studying plankton in Puget Sound to monitor environmental health. Additionally, it describes education programs bringing students to learn about watersheds, pollution, and habitat restoration at sites like Dungeness Bay and the Skokomish Tribe's tidelands.
The document discusses a pilot project to test a new mobile biofiltration system for managing stormwater runoff from Highway 7 into Ohop Creek in Washington. The system was installed in January 2022 to capture and filter runoff, collecting water quality samples during rain events to test the effectiveness of removing contaminants harmful to salmon. If successful, the relatively inexpensive and scalable system could help address a major threat to salmon recovery from increasing stormwater pollution due to growing traffic volumes. The results will inform whether wider use of the technology could help prevent harmful chemicals from polluting salmon streams.
The document discusses strategies to address challenges facing fish populations at Elephant Butte Lake due to fluctuating water levels from irrigation drawdowns. It proposes several solutions including: 1) Taking advantage of drawdowns to plant vegetation along shorelines to provide food and shelter for fish; 2) Installing artificial habitat like spawning structures and protective cages for young fish; 3) Experimenting with growing fish in local ponds and transferring them to increase populations in the lake. The goal is to develop sustainable solutions through community involvement and experimentation.
This document summarizes the 2008 nesting season of the Snowy Plover at Coal Oil Point Reserve in Santa Barbara. It discusses how volunteer docents helped monitor and protect the plovers from predators through nest monitoring and public outreach. Despite heavy predation by skunks that destroyed many nests, the plover population still fledged around 40 chicks for the season through conservation efforts like replacing real eggs with wooden ones to incubate the real eggs off-site. The conservation of this threatened shorebird continues to rely on the dedication of volunteers and cooperation between the birds and beach visitors.
The Oceans Initiative conducted research in 2011 on the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on whales and dolphins. They estimated that for every dead dolphin found on the beach, 50 to 250 dolphin deaths occurred at sea. The organization also studied plastic pollution in BC waters, mapped where trash and marine mammals overlap, and advocated for reducing plastic use and cleaning garbage patches. They launched a campaign to raise awareness about ocean noise and its impacts on whales and dolphins. Research was also conducted on Antarctic minke whales, killer whales and salmon populations.
The Yil-Me-Hu, the salmon recovery newsletter of the Nisqually Watershed, is produced annually by the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Nisqually River Council.
The document discusses three topics:
1) International Year of Forests and efforts to involve communities in sustainable forest management to reduce poverty and improve forests.
2) Activities planned by the Forestry Department to commemorate International Year of Forests, including exhibitions, radio programs, and tree planting.
3) Challenges faced by the Superior Brooms nursery in its first year and plans for expansion into ecotourism and other crops.
The document discusses the issue of overfishing and its negative impacts. It addresses that overfishing is a growing problem that affects societies, economies, and the environment. One of the world's largest fisheries in the East China Sea has been damaged by overfishing and pollution, confirming fears of fishermen and environmentalists. The optimum yield from fisheries is difficult to define precisely but should aim to maximize benefits while protecting marine ecosystems and reconstructing overfished fisheries to maximum sustainable levels.
This newsletter provides information about the activities of the Endangered Habitats League to its supporters. It discusses upcoming environmental documents related to the Riverside County Integrated Project that EHL has provided input on. It also summarizes EHL's efforts to shape Riverside County's general plan update toward smart growth principles while expressing disappointment in recently approved sprawl development. Additionally, it announces the location and time of EHL's upcoming annual meeting.
The document discusses the plight of coral reefs in Trinidad and Tobago. It outlines the Buccoo Reef Trust's strategy of research, education, and conservation to protect coral reefs. It describes the value of coral reefs through tourism, fisheries, and shoreline protection. It also discusses threats to coral reefs like coral bleaching caused by rising water temperatures, sedimentation from land clearing/development, and diseases. Monitoring results show a general decline in live coral cover and increase in threats like sedimentation and disease. It recommends policies and marine protected areas to enhance protection of these valuable ecosystems.
Coral reefs around Tobago are experiencing widespread bleaching due to unusually high sea surface temperatures, threatening the health and survival of the reefs and the tourism industry that relies on them; Environment Tobago is working with other organizations to monitor the bleaching and promote sustainable management to aid the reefs' recovery; The document discusses the ongoing conflict between tourism development and biodiversity conservation on the island.
Climate justice in the Pacific, by Jo Chandlerwalkleys
This essay, published in The Monthly in April 2023, was produced with support of the Walkley Public Fund. Link (paywalled): https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2023/april/jo-chandler/climate-justice-pacific#mtr
This document discusses the history of whaling and its impact on whale populations. It explains that whaling dramatically reduced great whale species for their oil, meat, and other products. While some protections began in the 1930s, commercial whaling continued until a 1986 moratorium. Thanks to conservation efforts, some whale populations like gray and humpback whales have increased, but most remain well below original numbers due to threats like pollution, noise, ship strikes and entanglements. The document also discusses threats to smaller cetaceans like bycatch and direct hunting, and notes that a few countries like Japan, Norway and Iceland still engage in some limited commercial whaling today.
The Antarctic Ocean has an extremely cold climate with recorded temperatures as low as -93.2°C. Precipitation is low, averaging 166 mm per year. Life in the ocean includes seals, whales, penguins, and insects on land. Krill, phytoplankton, and baleen whales form a food chain, with arrows representing the flow of energy between trophic levels. Pollution such as plastics, acid rain, and overfishing threaten the Antarctic's ecosystems. Microplastics have been found throughout the ocean and snow, showing that even remote areas are contaminated.
The document discusses the occurrence of cyanobacteria in southwest Tobago, which has caused skin infections in people bathing in the affected areas. It has been seen covering the waters from Flying Reef to Castara since July-August 2010, most severely impacting Mt. Irvine Bay and Buccoo Bay. Cyanobacteria thrive in nutrient-rich waters, suggesting sewage or other domestic waste may be contributing to its growth. Its toxins can harm humans, fish and other marine life. Short term solutions proposed include closing beaches temporarily and increased water sampling and testing.
The document summarizes the key discussions and announcements from Environment TOBAGO's 15th annual general meeting, including an overview of the organization's activities and finances over the past year, as well as new partnerships and funding opportunities that will allow the organization to be self-sufficient going forward. It also briefly describes generous donations of books and DVDs from the US and Australian embassies to support Environment TOBAGO's environmental education programs.
The document discusses three main topics: biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental law. It notes that while humans have the biggest impact on the planet, we are not the center of it. Climate change poses a major threat that future generations will suffer from due to current inaction. It also discusses how ancient humans understood ecology due to their nomadic lifestyle, but settling into agriculture led to issues around ownership and laws that prioritized landholders over the environment. For the future, laws may need to change to consider the well-being of all versus private property rights if climate change threatens humanity.
This document summarizes Environment TOBAGO's (ET) activities for the International Year of Biodiversity and the results of their annual Keep A Clean School competition.
[1] ET hosted a three-day exhibition highlighting biodiversity and organized a beach cleanup where students removed over 21 bags of garbage. [2] The winning school of the competition was North Regional SDA school, with Charlotteville Methodist and Montgomery Government Primary placing second and third. [3] Special prizes were awarded for best initiatives in beautification, composting, gardens, reuse of materials, and community awareness.
Alexander F. Skutch was an American ornithologist who spent most of his life studying birds in Costa Rica from a farm he purchased called Los Cusingos. He and his wife lived a reclusive life on the farm, collecting plants and growing their own food. Skutch became renowned for his studies of the breeding and life histories of many neotropical bird species. Living year-round on his farm allowed him to make many observations of nesting birds that other short-term visitors had not seen. His book A Naturalist in Costa Rica details his experiences over many years at his farm and other areas of Costa Rica, providing valuable information about the natural history and birds of the region.
1) Archie Carr was a naturalist who lived and studied in Florida for over 50 years, publishing works on Central America, the West Indies, and Africa. He is particularly known for bringing attention to the decline of sea turtle populations.
2) Carr's book A Naturalist in Florida is a collection of his writings over 50 years studying the unique ecology of Florida, particularly the transition zone around the Suwanee River. The book covers many species but has a focus on reptiles like alligators, snakes, and turtles.
3) Alligators play an important role in shaping Florida's wetland ecosystems through their digging and nutrient distribution. Carr saw alligator populations decline due to overhunting but
This document summarizes Environment Tobago's (ET) activities for World Wetlands Day 2010 and their partnership with BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC for an art competition. It discusses ET launching postcards featuring artwork by local students on the theme of "Caring For Wetlands" to raise awareness of wetlands and promote young artists. It also describes ET celebrating the winners of their "My Heritage; My Future" art competition launched with BPTT last year about the Main Ridge Forest Reserve.
Bertrand Bhikarry, a Tobago farmer and environmentalist, discusses the unprecedented bushfires in Tobago that have burned much of the landscape. He believes the fires are a result of a prolonged drought brought on by the El Nino effect, which meteorologists say will last 4 more years. This will devastate Tobago's biodiversity and agriculture. As an environmentalist, he advocates for balancing development with sustainable use of the land, and spreading agricultural pressures across the Caribbean region to protect small island ecosystems. He predicts that Tobago will become as dry as other Caribbean islands in the coming years unless action is taken.
Environment Tobago is a non-profit environmental organization founded in 1995. It has over 418 members from diverse backgrounds and professions who support its mission of conserving Tobago's natural resources through education and advocacy. While most members are locally based, it also has 153 international members, many from the UK and US. Members include students, educators, tourism professionals, attorneys and more. Volunteers have contributed greatly to ET's projects over the years through research and ideas. The organization's success is largely due to the loyalty and contributions of its diverse membership base.
The document discusses the Global Positioning System (GPS) which uses 24 satellites to enable navigation anywhere in the world. It describes how GPS works and notes receivers must have a clear view of the sky. Waypoints are reference points defined by latitude and longitude that allow users to mark and navigate to locations. Routes can be created by linking waypoints. The document outlines several common uses of GPS for marine navigation including marking fishing grounds and navigating between ports.
This editorial makes the case for re-electing the incumbent Labour Party in St. Kitts and Nevis' upcoming national election. It argues that the Labour Party has a strong record of achievements over the past fifteen years, including economic diversification and development, while the opposition has not achieved anything substantial in that time and is only capable of criticism without solutions. Voters are urged to consider which party is best qualified to lead the country through current challenges and vote based on accomplishments rather than empty talk.
Labour is a delivery service that prides itself on getting packages to customers on time. They have a fleet of vans and drivers to transport items from warehouses to homes and businesses across the country. Labour aims to offer reliable and affordable delivery for both individuals and companies.
The document discusses Prime Minister Douglas defending his government's management of St. Kitts and Nevis amid calls for change from the opposition. It argues the government's policies have protected the country from the economic impacts seen elsewhere in the Caribbean, leading to continued growth in tourism, education, agriculture, and social services. While change may be desired, the author says this is not the time for unplanned change that could threaten the stability and prosperity the current government has secured.
Eugene Hamilton, the Deputy Political Leader of the People's Action Movement in St. Kitts/Nevis and General Manager of British American Insurance Company, has stepped aside from trying to secure hundreds of millions of dollars owed to depositors that has been jeopardized by failed investment strategies. British American's parent company, CL Financial, is in financial difficulties that have spread to its subsidiaries. The board of British American, including Hamilton, acknowledges in a report that the company is insolvent, trading insolvently, being sued by policyholders for over $15 million, and will collapse within days unless regulators intervene, leaving over $130 million owed to depositors in St. Kitts/Nevis at risk of being lost
This document summarizes the political situation in St. Kitts/Nevis, focusing on the opposition party PAM.
- PAM has no real platform and relies on "fluff" rather than substantive policies or programs. They criticize the government but offer no meaningful alternatives.
- PAM leaders have sought and obtained foreign citizenship abroad, which could allow them a safe haven if the economy fails, unlike ordinary citizens who must remain. The government is strengthening laws requiring MPs to renounce foreign citizenship.
- PAM's constant legal challenges have further delayed elections and frustrated citizens, who are tired of the legal wrangling and want resolution rather than empty slogans like "Time for Change." Overall PAM
Environment TOBAGO is a non-profit environmental organization founded in 1995. It campaigns against negative environmental activities in Tobago through community outreach programs. The organization held an event on May 22nd to commemorate International Day for Biological Diversity, where over 60 people learned about Tobago's biodiversity. Environment TOBAGO also participated in Science Week in June and hosted a summer camp for children in July to promote environmental education.
This document summarizes a needs assessment of the cocoa and coffee industries in Trinidad and Tobago. It finds that both industries are in decline and in danger of disappearing despite government efforts to rejuvenate them. Key recommendations include immediately liberalizing coffee trade and gradually liberalizing cocoa trade. It also recommends modifying cocoa quality and pricing systems, developing farmer associations, emphasizing extension programs, integrating market-oriented research, and conducting industry surveys. The assessment provides a historical overview and analyzes the organization, markets, production levels, stakeholders and government support structures for cocoa and coffee in Trinidad and Tobago.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
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An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
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This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
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There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
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Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
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Librarians are leading the way in creating future-ready citizens – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get inspiration for transforming their library spaces. You’ll learn how to survey students and patrons, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We’ll discuss budget friendly ways to change your space as well as how to find funding. No matter where you’re at, you’ll find ideas for reimagining your space in this session.
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E T Newsletter Dec 2008
1. Environment TO BAGO new slett er
E
Volume 2 Issue 4 December 2008
n vi r on m e n t TO-
BAGO (ET) is a non-
government, non-profit, vol- The Twelve Days of Christmas
unteer organisation , not
subsidized by any one group, Environment TOBAGO
corporation or government
body.
Founded in 1995, ET is a On the first day of Christmas E-Tech gave to me Cove Industrial Estate.
proactive, advocacy group
that campaigns against nega-
This was an area of 143 acres of wood & scrub and wetland, a natural home for 56 va-
tive environmental activities rieties of birds one of them – a grey heron not spotted since 1895, very rare.
throughout Tobago. We
achieve this through a variety
On the second day of Christmas they cleared every tree.
of community an environ- There were a number of very old & beautiful trees on this land. Most of them were
mental outreach programmes. marked to be preserved. However they were all cut down & burnt – which was an
Environment TOBAGO is “accident”
funded mainly through grants On the third day of Christmas an enormous drain was installed.
and membership fees. These This is to stop the land from flooding as there are no trees to absorb water. No filtra-
funds go back into implement-
ing our projects. We are tion pond erected to facilitate water runoff; a “lake” has therefore formed alongside
grateful to all our sponsors the drain. The installation of a large pump is facilitating this process. It is becoming a
over the years and thank
them for their continued breeding ground for mosquitos.
support On the fourth day of Christmas drainage opened to the sea
The aim is for the water from the drainage system to enter the sea, mixing with sea
water & smothering the pristine Cove reefs.
On the fifth day of Christmas WASA damaged for me the Flying Reefs.
Although “unfortunate” this is necessary to run a pipe out to sea to dispose of waste
W hat’s inside waterfor the new sewage system.
On the sixth day of Christmas the mangrove in Bon Accord was filled in
The Twelve Days of 1 This area included in the Buccoo Marine Park- Environmentally Sensitive Area- ESA.
Christmas “NO NET LOSS OF WETLANDS” in development is our government policy.
On the seventh day of Christmas a New Years resolution- Solve Studley
Pilot project: Belle 2
Garden Waterland Park Landfill.
This toxic situation- leachate destroying reefs, the flies and odours affecting the resi-
My visit to Surinam 5 dents.
Watch out for those 5 On the eighth day of Christmas my government plans for me a new jetty at
fire ants!
Charlotteville.
Tobago spider survey This will bring in huge cruise liners with hundreds of passengers who will then be taken
6
in maxi taxis to other parts of the island. This will bring in little to no revenue for the
Science, Technology 6 village & will clog the roads so nobody else can get in or out. The social impact will be
and Media conference
enormous. Not to mention the damage to the marine environment both during con-
Book Review 7 struction and post construction from gasoline and bilge water.
What’s Happening @ 9 On the ninth day of Christmas WASA wants to give to me two desalination
ET plants.
Notes to
One at Charlotteville & one at Cove. We have enough wells & water for years to
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contributors come. The damage to land & sea will be enormous. Reservoirs need to be cleaned and
greater holding capacity added.
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emergency medical advice should be taken.
We need to keep a very close watch for these fish and as soon as one is spot-
ted it should be reported to a group called “REEF”. They will want the day, time, loca-
tion and size of the fish and will help organize a collection and removal effort.
The only upside to this is that these fish are edible. Only the spines are venom-
ous and once they have been cut off—very carefully—the fish can then be cooked at
very high temperatures and they are supposed to taste good. Restaurants in the Baha-
mas are currently serving Lionfish on their menus as a way to help reduce the popula-
tions.
There are very few species of anything that we should hunt to extinction but
this is one of them.
To save your fish please KEEP A WATCH AND REPORT any sightings to
REEF. You will find a form on http://www.reef.org/programs/exoitc/report. You can also
pick up additional information on REEF’s website which is http://www.reef.org/
programs/exotic/lionfish. MISSION STATEMENT
e-Parliament - Legislators from around the world meet in Tobago
E nvironment
TOBAGO
conserves Tobago’s
Environment TOBAGO natural and living
resources and advances
Meeting to discuss energy priorities in the era of climate change a ground- the knowledge and
breaking global meeting took place in Tobago. Legislators from African and Pacific na- understanding of such
tions joined their Caribbean colleagues to discuss how to provide energy for the poor resources, their wise
while also combating climate change. Legislators from Benin, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and sustainable use and
Tanzania, Solomon Islands, their essential
Kiribati and Samoa joined colleagues from Trinidad, Jamaica, Guyana, relationship to human
Dominican Republic, the Bahamas and Barbados to hear presentations about renewable health and the quality of
energy and extending the electricity grid to outlying districts. life
They were addressed by John Agard, professor of marine and environmental
sciences at the University of the West Indies, who was a lead author for the
Small Islands chapter of the recently released Fourth Assessment Report of the Inter-
Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He told the legislators how climate
change and the resulting sea-level rise could have a profound and dangerous impact in
Africa and on the small island states of the Caribbean and Pacific, where many islands
are at risk of total submersion. “Our countries are not major polluters but no-one
should underestimate the dangers that we face,” he said. “Climate change could result
in major sea-level rise – much greater than the IPCC projections. There are already
clear signs that we will face more extreme weather conditions, rising prices and diffi-
culties in producing food.”
The parliamentarians who participated in this high-level global hearing heard
how large amounts of power can be generated using existing renewable technologies:
solar, wind, tidal and hydro as well as biomass and geothermal. Nowhere in the world
are these being exploited to their full potential. “Undoubtedly we do not make suffi-
cient use of renewable sources of power in the Caribbean,” said Dr Indra Haraksingh,
Physicist at University of the West Indies and President of Caribbean Solar Energy So-
ciety. “We live in a region which is famous for its sunshine and for its cooling breezes
and yet we use fossil fuels to power our homes and our industry. This is beginning to
look dangerously out of date especially in the context of the extreme vulnerability of
4. Page 4 Environment TOBAGO newsletter
the small island developing states.”
Dr Haraksingh has recently been looking into the potential for using geothermal
power and last week visited a plant in Nevis which is being developed to provide elec-
tricity for the island. “Geothermal has great potential on Nevis,” she said, “It could gen-
erate as much as 900 megawatts.
“The initial plan is to sell power to St Kitts but then to run high voltage direct current
cables to export electricity to St Maarten and the US Virgin Islands.”
The hearing in Tobago did not just focus on generating electricity. There was also dedi-
cated time to working out how parliaments can provide incentives to promote the tran-
sition to renewables and how parliaments can learn from each other by sharing good
practice on energy-efficiency as well as energy generation.
One energy saving measure that will receive attention is the initiative by the
Ghanaian parliament to distribute free fluorescent lightbulbs. The government spent $12
million on these lightbulbs, saving so much electricity that it avoided building a new
power station – which would have cost $300 million.
The Tobago hearing was the third in a series of nine international hearings
which saw legislators from Africa, Caribbean and Pacific island countries engage in a
comprehensive study of what they can do to address climate change. At a hearing in
Kenya in June, legislators expressed particular interest in generating electricity from geo-
thermal sources – having found out that the Rift Valley has the capacity to generate as
much as 9 gigawatts of power. In West Africa in September, the MPs heard how the
combination of solar and wind energy was sufficient to satisfy the needs of the whole
region provided the West African nations were linked by a “supergrid” of high voltage
direct current cables (HVDC).
The hearings are being organised by the e-Parliament which endeavours to
spread good policy ideas around the world – particularly to address climate change.
“Solutions to the climate and energy crises are urgently needed, and there is no need
and no time for different parliaments to reinvent the wheel,” said Jesper Grolin, execu-
tive director of the e-Parliament. Sharing best practice policy solutions is in itself a step
“ To many people t hes e t all pe aks mak e for a challe ngi ng but sce nic hike. B ut t hey are not j ust anot her t all mount ai n to clim b. ”
forward. ”There is no shortage of technologies that solve the climate and energy crises,
it is all a matter of political will. This is why international parliamentary hearings are es-
sential for us to take decisive steps to control climate change.”
My trip to Suriname
Hema Singh
Environment TOBAGO
Klaaskreek is a village on the bank of the Suriname River. It is a one to one and
a half hours drive from Paramaribo, Suriname’s capital city. If you do not mind the
bumpy ride, it is a place of overwhelming natural beauty, enhanced even more by the
warmth of its inhabitants.
Klaaskreek is one of thirty villages founded after the transmigration of the six-
The mode of trans-
ties. The inhabitants originate from Ganzee, a village which is now at the bottom of the
port on the Suriname
Bronkopondo Lake. The Bronkopondo Lake in Suriname is a water reservoir created to
River provide energy to a bauxite plant.
The Stichting Toerisme Ontwikkeling Klaaskreek (STOK) or Foundation for
Tourism Development Klaaskreek was founded in 2007. The aim of the foundation is
to develop a tourist friendly beach and the surrounding area, to conserve and promote
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the Saramaccan culture. The foundation also aims
to improve the socioeconomic condition of the
inhabitants.
Visitors to Bena Beach can expect to to-
tally immerse themselves in the Saramaccan cul-
ture- participate in the making of cassava bread in
an outdoor fireplace, sit undisturbed in a ham-
mock in a hut on the river bank or taste the deli-
cious soup made from plantains and drink the fra-
grant juice of ginger root. The Suriname river is
The locals’ welcome in song irresistible in the humid atmosphere. For the
more adventurous a tour down the river to see A young girl takes part in the
special ceremony which cele-
neighboring villages can be arranged.
STOK demonstrates a sustainable tourism initiative which is underpinned by an brates her womanhood.
even deeper respect for their natural environment and culture. Tourism of this sort is
exemplary and should be encouraged through-
out the region to reduce the negative impacts
associated with mass tourism. The concepts of
limits, equity, and futurity should always be at
the forefront of tourism development and not
only economic prosperity.
An elderly woman making
cassava bread
Special ceremony to celebrate a young girl’s
womanhood—procession “ the presence of FP may be an indication, an "early
warning system", that our seas are polluted and that
environmental changes are affecting the ability of wild
animals to resist infectious diseases”
Watch out for those Fire Ants!
Jo-Anne Nina Sewlal
Dept of Life Sciences, University of the West Indies
Fire ants (Solenopsis sp.) give a painful sting which gives the sensation of being
burned by fire, hence the common name. Fire ants are also called red ants. You can tell
them apart from other species by their copper colour, while workers can be black or red
and can be 2 to 6 mm in length. But all sizes can be found in a single nest.
These ants prefer to nest usually in moist soil along river banks, pond edges and
lawns. One does not usually notice their nests as they are usually under objects like rocks,
logs or pavers. But in open areas they build mounds up to 40 cm high. Hence, you are
most likely to encounter them in your garden or while hiking.
You usually get stung when you inadvertently stand on their nest and they start to
swarm all over you. When you move then they attack. When one bites they secrete a
pheromone signalling to the others to do the same. The result is many painful and irritat-
ing bumps which form white pustules which can get infected and can heal to form scars.
So how to avoid all this? First be very careful when hiking and gardening, do not
only look that the trees and animals around but down on the trail as well. If you are stung,
antihistamines or topical corticosteroids can help with the itching. However, if you have a
serious allergic reaction you should consult a doctor.
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Scientists from Smithsonian and UWI collaborate for biodiversity survey
of Tobago spiders
In September a team of scientists from the Smithsonian Institution in Wash-
ington, D.C. and the University of the West Indies, led by Mr. Dave Hardy con-
ducted a three-week biodiversity survey of the spider fauna of Tobago and Little
Tobago. A wide variety of habitats were sampled both natural and those that are
influenced or created by human activities.
Other members of the team include Dana Deroche, Jo-Anne Sewlal, and Dr.
Christopher Starr. Mr Hardy has worked relentlessly at documenting the flora and
fauna of Tobago for the past 40 years. Although he has participated in the collection
of a wide variety of organisms from the island, Hardy’s area of expertise includes,
fishes, reptiles and amphibians and he and his research teams have found many new
species during his numerous visits. DeRoche works as a museum technician at the
Research team (L-R): Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. in the department of Entomology and has
Dave Hardy, Dana accompanied expeditions to Thailand and French Guiana.
Deroche, Jo-Anne From the University of the West Indies, is Dr. Christopher Starr, a senior
Sewlal & Christopher lecturer with over 30 years experience in entomology. Also from UWI is Jo-Anne
Starr
Sewlal, a PhD student in arachnology and in addition to her research in Trinidad and
Tobago, her current research has resulted in the sampling and documentation of the
spider fauna of other islands in eastern Caribbean; St. Kitts, Nevis, Antigua, Anguilla,
Grenada and St. Vincent. Both UWI scientists comprise the editorial team for the
Environment TOBAGO newsletter.
Conference - “Science, Media and Society: Towards more effective
communication”
The two-day regional conference - “Science, Media and Society: Towards more
effective communication” – hosted by NIHERST–UTT, in collaboration with SciDev.net
and the OAS in Latin America and the CCST was held on 24 and 25th November, 2008
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. It was attended by Jo-Anne Sewlal
and Christopher K. Starr both of the editorial team of the ET newsletter, and from the
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. Other participants included journalists
both local, which included those from newspapers, radio and television and foreign
from such countries as Mexico and Brazil, as well as scientists, science communicators
and educators, both local and regional.
Keynote addresses were given by Brian Trench, a distinguished international
science communications expert based at Dublin City University, and Dr. Luisa Mas-
sarani, the Latin American and the Caribbean coordinator of SciDev.Net, which is a
website based in London. This NGO is dedicated to providing reliable information on
science and technology in the developing world.
Mrs. Maureen Man- A series of practical group exercises and lectures spanning the two days, al-
chouck NIHERST, intro-
ducing a panel discussion
lowed participants to explore practical ways of improving communication between dis-
at the conference. ciplines in science and technology and the media. Panel discussions were also included
where issues on science, media and society were debated. Studies on the inclusion of
science in a variety of newspapers in both Latin America and Latin Caribbean were also
analysed and it was proposed that a similar study be conducted in this country.
It was hoped that future conferences on this topic would strengthen the ties
and develop a better understanding between science, technology and the media.
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Book Review: DEEP DOWN IN THE JUNGLE
Review of William Beebe's Guyana books: 1918. Jungle Peace. New York: Henry Holt 297 pp.
1921. Edge of the Jungle. Garden City, NY: Garden City 303 pp.
1925. Jungle Days. New York: G.P. Putnam 201 pp.
[Thirteenth in a series on "naturalist-in" books.]
Christopher K. Starr
Dept of Life Sciences, University of the West Indies
ckstarr99@hotmail.com
C. William Beebe (1877-1962), at one time the most famous American natural-
ist, is the subject of two full-length biographies (Gould 2004, Welker 1975). He is well
known here as the founder of the Simla research station in the Arima Valley of Trinidad.
For about 60 years Beebe worked at the New York Zoological Society (NYZS),
which not only managed the Bronx Zoo but had a substantial research programme. He
was a strong believer that tropical biology was best pursued through varied, long-term
studies at permanent, well-equipped stations. In 1916 the NYZS established a Tropical
Research Station on the Mazuruni River of Guyana, between where the Cuyuni empties
into the Mazuruni and where the Mazuruni joins the mighty Essequibo. This was, then,
very much in a land of rivers. By this I mean real rivers, the kind that can float boats,
with big islands in them, not the tinkling little brooks that witty Trinibagonians call rivers.
Furthermore, it was only about 65 km from the sea, so that tides were an important
factor.
The station was in time devalued by degradation of the surrounding area, but for
a decade it was probably the single most productive site for tropical research. These
three books are a selection of Beebe's writings from this period. Most chapters first
appeared as popular articles in the Atlantic Monthly magazine. With few exceptions, they
are reports from the field, not reminiscences from back in New York. Together with
“Butterflies doing
the books of Bancroft (1769), Rodway (1894) and Hingston (1932) and a multi-author
strange things in
collection of studies (Beebe et al. 1917), they are part of a rich literature on Guyana's
very beautiful ways
natural history. A fourth book of similar title and thrust (Beebe 1949) is set at Rancho
were on my mind
Grande in Venezuela, a successor to the Guyana station.
when I sat down,
Beebe went to the tropics at a time when they had a reputation as dangerous,
but by the time my
pestilential places. He vigorously refuted this nonsense and counterposed his own view
pen was uncapped
of the rain forest as not only filled with wonders but relatively benign. The title of the
my thoughts had
first book, Jungle Peace, reflects this view. At the same time he took a thoroughly unsen-
shifted to rocks. ”
timental view of predation and parasitism as key parts of the natural order. And a chap-
ter in Jungle Days on "The Life of Death", for example, treats the plants and animals
found in the crown of a newly-fallen giant tree and the succession of organisms on it as it
decays.
Beebe is not always careful with his identifications. In Edge of the Jungle, for ex-
ample, we find a flabbergasting passage, some pages long, about a wayside weed being
mauled by leaf-mining caterpillars, which in turn are attacked by a parasitic wasp, with no
attempt to identify any of them. This, I fear, is little better than travel literature. Still, he
more than makes up for such lapses with his hard-core approach to nature -- when he
wanted to know what it was like to be bitten by a vampire bat, he did what any real
naturalist would do and slept with a foot exposed -- and original viewpoints. He does
not take things for granted, as seen, for example, in his characterization of sleep as "one
of the romances of existence, and not by any chance the simple necessity that it is re-
puted to be."
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Each chapter has a well-defined theme. An especially striking feature is the way
Beebe opens many chapters with an image that puzzles and grabs. The puzzlement has
to do with the subject of the chapter, which Beebe is prepared to reveal to us, but not
just yet. Beebe sets a leisurely pace and often takes a while to come to the point. To
me, this is part of the charm, like a column by Wayne Brown that gives no forwarding
address until he is good and ready.
"Butterflies doing strange things in very beautiful ways were on my mind when I
sat down, but by the time my pen was uncapped my thoughts had shifted to
rocks." [Okay. Now, is this going to be about butterflies, rocks or something else?
"A most admirable servant of mine once risked his life to reach a magnificent
Bornean orchid, and tried to poison me an hour later when he thought I was going to
take the plant away from him. This does not necessarily mean that we should look with
suspicion upon all gardeners and lovers of flowers."
"There is a great gulf between pancakes and truffles: an eternal, fixed abysmal
cañon. It is like the chasm between beds and hammocks." [It is only three pages later
that we learn that the chapter is about just that, hammocks, i.e. about the value of
sleeping outdoors amid the nightly sounds and rhythms.]
A powerful sense of strangeness pervades these books. Let me illustrate this
with three quotations:
"If an Indian had appeared down the trail, hopping endlessly and gripping the
trunks, gazing upward with staring eyes, I should not have thought it more strange than
the next thing that really happened."
"Like a rainbow before breakfast, a sloth is a surprise, an unexpected fellow
breather of the air of our planet. No one could prophesy a sloth."
"Where a moment before was an unbroken translucent surface, were now thir-
teen strange beings who had appeared from the depths, and were mumbling oxygen
with trembling lips."
Ernest Hemingway must surely have learned some of his pacing and punch from
William Beebe.
References
Bancroft, E. 1769. An Essay on the Natural History of Guiana. London: T. Beckert & P.A.
de Hondt 402 pp.
Beebe, W. 1949. High Jungle. New York: Duell, Sloan & Pearce 379 pp.
Beebe, W., G.I. Hartley & P.G. Howes 1917. Tropical Wild Life in British Guiana. New
York: New York Zoological Soc. 504 pp.
Gould, C.G. 2004. The Remarkable Life of William Beebe. Washington: Shearwater 358
pp.
Hingston, R.W.G. 1932. A Naturalist in the Guiana Forest. London: Edward Arnold 384
pp.
Rodway, J. 1894. In the Guiana Forest. London: T. Fisher Unwin 242 pp.
Welker, R.H. 1975. Natural Man: The Life of William Beebe. Bloomington: Indiana Univ.
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