Recycling in The Bahamas
This paper uses Sandals Emerald Bay as an example of recycling challenges in The Bahamas. It is quite lengthy, but very readable.
Thoughts on the Treasure Sands Dredging
I have been asked by a number of people to comment on the Treasure Sands dredging project near Treasure Cay. The following thoughts are based on my observations and experience in similar systems.
Please note that my knowledge/expertise pertains to the ecology and biology of the existing dredged channel and the future dredging plans. I understand that much of the controversy […]
In the News: Scale of Bimini Dredging Expands
Tribune story here. More about the refused injunction here.
UPDATE: BNT statement. And letters to the government.
Dock Fouling Communities Improve Water Quality
Our lab has just published a new paper on dock piling “fouling” communities. In coastal ecosystems, one of the most important services that we value are the ability of filter feeding organisms (oysters, mussels, sponges, barnacles, etc.) to improve water quality. By removing particles from the water, and depositing them in the form of excretion on the ocean bottom, […]