National Academic Science Committee Appoints UVI Professor to Lead Coral Reef Research
Formed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, the committee is tasked with conducting a study titled “Interventions to Increase the Resilience of Coral Reefs” (IIRCR).
Rotary Sunrise Takes on International Challenge, Plants Banana Trees at Tuitt Elementary
Members from Rotary Club of St. Thomas Sunrise recently responded to a challenge issued by Ian H.S. Riseley, Rotary International president, to plant trees as part of Rotary’s worldwide effort to improve the environment.
Extraordinary Weather Has Dramatic Effect on St.Thomas Shorelines
For the first time in recent memory Magens Bay Park on St. Thomas was closed Monday due to dangerous ocean swells and waves reaching as high as 25 feet by some estimates.
EPA Opens Grant Program for Environmental Education Projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the request for proposal for the 2018 Environmental Education (EE) grant program. Proposals should plan for projects to start no earlier than Sept. 1.
VITEMA’s Emergency Operations Center Advises Preperations for Possible Tsunami
The wave height could be tens of feet, destroying everything along its path when flooding and when receding.
EPA Continues to Collect Hazardous Materials, Releases Collection Dates/ Locations
Household hazardous waste should not be thrown out with regular trash as it can contaminate the land, waterways and groundwater.
NOAA Caribbean Fishery Bulletin Reminds Fishermen of Seasonal Closure on Fishing Grouper
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reminds fishermen and the public of seasonal fishing restrictions in U.S. Caribbean federal waters beginning Dec. 1, 2017, at 12:01 a.m.
Ocean and Coastal Observing VI to Hold First Meeting Dec. 16
OCOVI is hoping that Julio Morell, the CARICOOS executive director, will attend and provide updates on Caribbean Integrated Coastal Ocean Observing System.
2015 MMES Cohort Publishes Study in Major Scientific Journal
The manuscript -- altered juvenile fish communities associated with invasive halophila stipulacea seagrass habitats in the U.S. Virgin Islands -- is the culmination of research efforts by the 2015 cohorts.
U.S. EPA Identifies Collection Locations for Household Hazardous Waste
Residents should drop off their household hazardous waste at the collection pad location closest to them.
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Beautiful, local art is on display at the St. Thomas Historical Trust Art Show in Yacht Haven Grand all week through May 26th. The show runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and admission is $10 - all proceeds go to the Historical Trust, which works to preserve the island’s historical and cultural sites and architecture.
