In June 2015, the Foundation, along with the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), presented the Bahamas Underwater Atlas to the Prime Minister of The Bahamas and the Minister of State for Investments. The Atlas was created from comprehensive scientific surveys and maps the Foundation created on the Global Reef Expedition, and was the first to comprehensively map shallow water marine habitats in The Bahamas.
Friend or Foe? Part 1: Meet the Underwater Meadows
You’re swimming in the glistening, turquoise ocean, feeling totally at peace as the water cools you under the beaming sun. Hang on—what’s that? A slippery, slimy, twisty thing brushing your foot? Ew! Argh.
That’s seagrass! And believe it or not, we love it. You don’t need to be afraid. It’s actually one of the most important ecosystems in the ocean, and it definitely won’t hurt you. Let me tell you more…
