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One Step Closer to Saving Our Island

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A new initiative aimed at saving Jamaica’s natural resources is underway, initiated by Mikhail Jobson, Executive Director of the Sea the Change Foundation and a partner of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s J.A.M.I.N. program. At the heart of this vision is Jobson Bay Eco-Beach Park, a breathtaking 385-acre stretch of coastline brimming with mangrove forests, beaches, and vital marine habitats. The goal? To transform it into a living classroom, a sanctuary, and a symbol of sustainable development for future generations.

Recently, we had the honor of representing William Knibb Memorial High School at a special stakeholder workshop sponsored by the UNDP Implemented Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP). The workshop was dedicated to shaping the future of this park and its potential designation as both a mangrove reserve and a fish sanctuary. Joining us was our mentor, Ms. Fulvia Nugent, our Head of Science and a longtime champion of the J.A.M.I.N. program. 

As J.A.M.I.N. students, we’re no strangers to Jobson Bay Eco-Beach Park. We’ve taken field trips to study its ecosystems firsthand and even planted our own mangrove seedlings along its shores. Because of our ongoing involvement with the park and our growing knowledge of mangrove conservation, we were proud to be invited to the table as youth stakeholders in this important project.

J.A.M.I.N. Program Celebrates 10 Years of Mangrove Education and Restoration in Jamaica

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A local conservation effort is proving that young people can make a real difference in preserving Jamaica’s mangrove forests. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Jamaican Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) program, a transformative environmental education program that teaches students about the mangrove ecosystem and how to restore it. A collaboration between the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and the University of the West Indies Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory (DBML), the program has empowered over 1,000 students to take conservation into their own hands, raised awareness of mangrove conservation in Falmouth and nationally, and planting nearly 2,500 mangrove trees, actively restoring this critical ecosystem.

All About Mangroves: Why Do Mangroves Have Aerial Roots?

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Mangroves are some of the most fascinating ecosystems on Earth. These magnificent trees are found in coastal areas in the subtropics and tropics. They are unique because they have adapted to living in seawater and other harsh conditions that most …

Singing, Science, and Sea Creatures: A Day of Mangrove Learning

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This guest blog comes from Isabel Key, a doctoral student at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Her research focuses on visual and acoustic methods for assessing the biodiversity of seagrass meadows in Scotland. As an interlude from her studies, she is currently …

A Need for Action: Our Mangrove Education and Restoration Program

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Mangroves are disappearing at an alarming rate due to a variety of factors, including coastal development, pollution, and climate change. These ecosystems play a crucial role in protecting shorelines, supporting marine biodiversity, and storing carbon, yet they continue to be …

Working for a Better Tomorrow: Playa Hotels & Resorts Partners with J.A.M.I.N.

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In April 2024, we had the pleasure of welcoming Juan Narvaez, Regional Sustainability Manager for Playa Hotels & Resorts, to celebrate the graduation of William Knibb Memorial High School grade 12 students from the Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature …