PIMS & Partners Release New Research: Abaco Reef Adapts to Warming Ocean Waters
PRESS RELEASEMay 21, 2020 Media Contact:Stanton Charlton Perry Institute for Marine Science scharlton@perryinstitute.org NEW RESEARCH INDICATES ABACO REEF SUCCESSFULLY ADAPTS TO WARMING OCEAN WATERS New Published Study Will Aid in Coral Reef Conservation Efforts New research published today in Coral Reefs documents a shallow-water coral reef in Great Abaco, The Bahamas that can tolerate extreme […]
PADI Women’s Dive Day Competition
COMPETITION TIME! To celebrate PADI Women’s Dive Day and the launch of our NEW Community Conservation Education and Action (CCEA) Program we are giving FOUR lucky Bahamian women the chance to Discover Scuba Diving!The CCEA program seeks to provide the tools, training, and experience to help foster a greater conservation ethic across The Bahamas, while […]
Atlantis Celebrates World Oceans Day with Continued Success at its Coral Nursery
by Hayley-Jo Carr, Training Director & Coordinator at PIMS’s Reef Rescue Network The Atlantis Blue Project Foundation’s mission includes helping to save endangered species and coral reefs throughout The Bahamas and they are certainly taking a step in the right direction with the ongoing success of their coral nurseries. Located in the lagoon at the […]
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease Penetrates New Providence
by Stanton Charlton, Communications Specialist at PIMS For several months now, the world has become familiar with the increasing ferocity of COVID-19. Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) may be equally threatening, if not moreso, to Caribbean coral reefs. After confirming its spread to Grand Bahama in March, we can now also confirm that this […]
New Report Card Shows Hope for Bahamian Reefs Despite Decline
PRESS RELEASEJuly 17, 2020Media Contact:Stanton CharltonPerry Institute for Marine Sciencescharlton@perryinstitute.org NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In the wake of the devastation from Hurricane Dorian and economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increased interest in The Bahamas for a “Blue Economy” where sustainable ocean resources are used to spur economic growth, employment opportunities and improved livelihoods […]
Mapping Reef Health: Using Photogrammetry and 3D Models to Monitor and Visualize Coral Reefs
Over the last several years, PIMS has been working to create detailed 3D models and reconstructions of coral reefs using photogrammetry. These models and photomosaics (2D satellite-style maps of reef surfaces) are incredible tools for monitoring reef health. Now, we will give you a taste of this exciting technology, for the very first time.In the […]
Protecting Bahamian Reefs: Identifying and Preventing Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
We need your help to MONITOR and STOP the spread of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) in The Bahamas. The Perry Institute for Marine Science has created this educational video about how to identify SCTLD, report sightings, and disinfect gear/boats if you come in contact with it. Report SCTLD sightings at https://www.perryinstitute.org/reports… and email […]
PIMS Expands Capacity for Monitoring Bahamian Coral Reefs
by Dr. Krista Sherman, Senior Scientist at PIMS The Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) has conducted Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) training workshops since 2011, to help build capacity for coral reef monitoring within The Bahamas. PIMS hosted its first virtual AGRRA training workshop in June 2020 to continue with this initiative. […]
Bahamian Coral Reef Report Card 2020: Assessing Reef Health and Plotting the Path Forward
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 […]
Hurricane Dorian Panel Discussion: Impacts Below the Surface
On September 30, Dr. Craig Dahlgren (PIMS Executive Director) and Dr. Krista Sherman (PIMS Senior Scientist) will discuss Hurricane Dorian’s impacts on the marine ecosystem, just over a year after the Category 5 storm made landfall in The Bahamas. Experts from The Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organization and Friends of the Environment will join Craig […]
