Science and Environment

Soufriere Volcano Soufriere Volcano- The Montserrat government's official volcano eruption news site. Montserrat and Montserrat Volcano Observatory Montserrat and Montserrat Volcano Observatory- Detailed reports on the activity of the volcano. National Environment and Planning Agency National Environment and Planning Agency- Provides environmental news, information on laws and regulations, and local environmental publications. Jamaica Clearing House Mechanism Jamaica Clearing House Mechanism- Local representation of the International Convention on Biological Diversity; features details of Jamaica's biological diversity, genetic resourc… Forestry Department of Jamaica Forestry Department of Jamaica- Lead agency responsible for the management and conservation of the island's forests; features news and events, forest plan and information, legisla… Endangered Jamaican Manatees Endangered Jamaican Manatees- Features a large online database of facts and details about the species. National Irrigation Commission National Irrigation Commission- Provides information about the services offered, achievements and branches of the Commission. Cockpit Country Cockpit Country- Provides information on the various plant and animal species, geology, climate, cultural heritage and accommodations in the remote Cockpit Country area of inland … Haiti's Lessons for Managing the Global Environment Haiti's Lessons for Managing the Global Environment- Essay written after flooding from tropical storm Jeanne devastated the country; discusses impacts of global climate change and… The Environmental History of the Republic of Haiti The Environmental History of the Republic of Haiti- Archive of news articles about the country's environmental challenges. Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI): Country Overview Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI): Country Overview- Review of Cuban accomplishments in biosciences, with an analysis of their application in bio-warfare. The Application of Deep Ecology in Cuba The Application of Deep Ecology in Cuba- A deep ecological perspective on contemporary Cuba. Green Cuba Green Cuba- An early article on Cuba's adoption of ecological development practices. Havana's Popular Gardens: Sustainable Urban Agriculture Havana's Popular Gardens: Sustainable Urban Agriculture- Describes the growth of sustainable, urban agriculture to confront the food shortages of the 1990s. Cienfuegos, the Capital of Urban Agriculture in Cuba Cienfuegos, the Capital of Urban Agriculture in Cuba- An agronomist, professor, and researcher at the University of Cienfuegos, Cuba, writes briefly of the development of urban ag… Cuba Goes Green: Government-Run Vegetable Gardens Sprout in Cities Across Island Cuba Goes Green: Government-Run Vegetable Gardens Sprout in Cities Across Island- Details the state-sponsorship of urban agriculture in Cuba in response to the food crisis of the … User Benefits of Urban Agriculture in Havana, Cuba User Benefits of Urban Agriculture in Havana, Cuba- Complete MSc thesis (McGill University, December 2000) examining the benefits of urban agriculture in Havana. Soil Improvement Project Soil Improvement Project- Highly technical report from a composting study on using biofertilizer, natural minerals, and organic residues to control pollution, recover degraded soi… Cuban Biotechnology Cuban Biotechnology- Includes several abstracts of biotechnology articles written in Cuba in the Publications section. Association of Reef Keepers Association of Reef Keepers- Environmental organization dedicated to preservation and conservation of the marine environment. Information about large scale land developments and o… Flower Forest Botanical Gardens Flower Forest Botanical Gardens- Trees, shrubs and flowering plants, many of which are indigenous to the Caribbean can be explorer during self-guided tours with views looking over… Andromeda Botanic Gardens Andromeda Botanic Gardens- Tropical garden in the Parish of St. Joseph on the East coast, with collections of palms, heliconias, succulents, medicinal plants, and orchids. Informa… Sustainable Barbados Recycling Centre Inc. Sustainable Barbados Recycling Centre Inc.- Recycling company in Barbados which develops mulch and other products from the organic solid waste to maximize diversion of recyclable … Bahamas Wildlilfe Bahamas Wildlilfe- Articles and photos about wildlife in the country - both on land and in the sea. Abaco Wild Horse Fund Abaco Wild Horse Fund- Information and history about these wild horses of The Bahamas and the efforts to save them. Video clips and online newsletter. Sea Turtle Conservancy Sea Turtle Conservancy- Non-profit organisations dedicated to protecting endangered and threatened sea turtles through research, education and advocacy. Founded to support the sea… Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute- Technical assistance, development and technology transfer in agricultural sciences. Based in St. Augustine, Trinidad. Geographia's Caribbean Geographia's Caribbean- Interknowledge - The Caribbean and Bahams Homepage. As the islands have grown into international travel destinations, their individual features and strengt… The Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean The Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean- Site provides information on this scientific organisation including objectives, participating members and laboratories, by… Dolphin Enounter Dolphin Enounter- Find out about the Marine Biology Research Camp designed for teenagers who want to learn about oceans and the animals that live there.