We assessed coral communities noting health, diversity and size of fish and benthic species on three distinct zones of the atolls: the reef slope, reef flat, and lagoon. The atolls of the Society Islands comprise complex reef systems typically enclosing deep water lagoons often connected to the open ocean by narrow, treacherous channels.
Ten Years of B.A.M.: Rooted in Partnership, Growing in Purpose
Ten years ago, the Bahamas Awareness of Mangroves (B.A.M.) program began with a simple but meaningful commitment: to connect Bahamian students with the mangrove ecosystems that shape and protect their island home.
Since 2015, B.A.M. has been implemented in partnership with Friends of the Environment, whose dedication to environmental stewardship in Abaco has made this program possible year after year. Together, we have worked alongside Patrick J. Bethel High School and Forest Heights Academy to bring hands-on mangrove science into classrooms and out into the field.
What makes ten years remarkable is not just longevity — it is consistency…
