BioNews 12 - January 2014

Very exciting news this month from St. Eustatius where the ongoing study of the island’s flora led to the discovery of a plant species new to science. On St. Maarten, the survey team of Catlin Seaview Survey visited the island to end their ‘Caribbean year’ in which they recorded the status of the coral reefs with an innovative technique: high-resolution, 360-degree panoramic underwater cameras.

On land on St. Maarten, the mangrove reforestation project, which aims to mitigate construction impacts of the Simpson Bay Lagoon Causeway, proved successful. The 8,000 juvenile mangroves trees that had been relocated to other areas of the bay and around the island are now thriving.

Content:

• ‘Breaking News’: New plant species discovered on St. Eustatius!
• Mangrove reforestation project successful on St. Maarten
• Catlin Seaview Survey on St. Maarten
• Overview of Research and Monitoring Efforts
• Calendar of Upcoming Events, Meetings and Workshops